Is Queen Camilla more poorly than we think?

They come across so many people that it wouldn't surprise me that they are all not permanently ill with viruses. She is elderly after all. As an ex smoker myself, if I get a cough it lasts for what seems like forever. Nasty lingers on are viruses.

I don't know any of these people and they have no part in my life apart from being propped up and kept in the lap of luxury by the taxes I can ill afford to pay. They would have no sympathy for me if the situation was reversed so the feeling I'm afraid is mutual. We do not need a monarchy which ruthlessly benefits financially from the NHS and charities I pay for.

Hello Grany?

It was pneumonia

Queen ! Mmmm never .

I dont the Royals are as 'robust' as they used to be- maybe all the shaking hands with all & sundry does'nt help.Should have just not returned to that since after covid times(its still out there, as are loads of other bugs)None of the 'next generations' of Royals seem as hardy as Queen Elizabeth was.

* I donk think

I suspect not many of us are as robust as we used to be. Post Covid there seem to have been awful bugs
Additionally we are exposed to chemicals in all areas of our lives, as reflected by the increase in cancers.

She may have given up smoking twenty years ago but sadly the years when she did smoke will have had a significant impact. A colleague's husband has been seriously ill with chest infections this autumn and he too stopped smoking almost seventeen years ago. The GP said the damage was 'already done' and he is now being tested for COPD. Here's hoping they both recover fully in time for Christmas!

The papers spoke of Camilla smoking, or being a heavy smoker, of giving up smoking. I cannot recall any interview with someone who knew her 20 years ago or know her now,
she has never given an interview about her lifestyle

There are plenty of pictures online.
On a horse - with a fag, even.

Thanks, I never saw one

There really are plenty, but I seem to have lost the ability to post them.

Not that it matters - its not illegal, good on her, if she enjoys a smoke, but it does take a toll on your health.
That's why I gave up; I'd have s cough from Oct to April most years.

So she definitely was a heavy smoker and gave up 20 years ago

I’ve only ever seen one picture of Camilla smoking - on a horse while out with the hunt.

Recently there was a documentary about her and one of her friends said Camilla used to smoke heavily when she was a smart girl about town! Prince Charles, as he was then, persuaded her to give up when they got together.

I think it’s pot luck whether or not your lungs are permanently damaged from smoking as a young adult. Some get away with it, some don’t.

Let's see...

20 years ago...?

Sorry if I’m being thick, MissA but I’m just out of hospital and a bit zonked on painkillers so can you please explain the reason for the photo.

I love that Burberry mac!!

She has a fag on the go.
Hope you're on the mend now.

MissAdventure

She has a fag on the go.
Hope you're on the mend now.

Thanks.

I enlarged it but couldn’t see the fag. I’ll have another butcher’s.

I thought it was the pattern on her dress. 😂

It's the horizontal pattern on her dress, not a fag!

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I enlarged it, just to check I could see one, and I could, but I really don't care unduly.
Why do I put myself into these discussions?

Yes, you're right.
She is, in fact, fagless.

Apologies, your Maj.