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The statement from the Palace said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.

“With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements for this week, but she very much hopes to be recovered in time to attend this weekend’s Remembrance events as normal.”

Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, which will be hosted by her husband King Charles.

Palace officials are hoping that the Queen will be able to attend events this upcoming weekend, including the commemorative service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Sunday.