Camilla’s health issues first surfaced in 2005, resulting in her almost postponing her wedding to then-Prince Charles. Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown claimed in her book “The Palace Papers” that Camilla came down with excruciating sinusitis in the run-up to her big day. As Brown wrote, “[Camilla] spent the week at Ray Mill with a group of girlfriends ministering to her shredded nerves.” When April 9 arrived, Camilla had to be coaxed out of bed with homemade chicken soup.
Her sinusitis struck again in October 2012. This time it got the best of her, and she was forced to cancel the Classical Brit Awards and other appointments. “The Duchess of Cornwall has developed sinusitis and a severe middle ear infection over the last few days, which means she will not be able to carry out her engagements in London this evening and tomorrow,” a Clarence House spokesperson announced in a statement (via BBC News).
In April 2009, Camilla broke her leg during a walking trip in the Scottish highlands, sparking speculation she had osteoporosis like her mother and grandmother before her. The palace announced Camilla had suffered a “tumble” because of “slippery conditions” (via The Daily Mail). Osteoporosis rumors were reignited after she broke her toe in September 2022. A source told The Telegraph that the queen was suffering “quite a lot of pain,” but was plowing on nonetheless. Camilla sometimes uses a walking aid and appears pained if she stands for extended periods.
