King Charles was joined by his private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton , while attending the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent , on Tuesday. Hours before the monarch arrived, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Queen Camilla had been forced to pull out , owing to ill health. An official statement released on her behalf read: "With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon's Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis. Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family."

© Getty Images Sir Clive Alderton joined King Charles at the Duchess of Kent's funeral

With the Queen Consort resting at Windsor, Sir Clive Alderton was pictured alongside the King as he chatted with the Dean of W

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