Queen Camilla's absence from King Charles' Caribbean tour attributed to fear of flying

Queen Camilla did not accompany King Charles on his recent nine-day tour of the Caribbean, including visits to the Bahamas. According to insiders, her absence was due to her long-standing fear of flying, specifically the stress associated with island hopping on smaller aircraft.

King Charles reportedly insisted that the Queen minimize her time on planes, arranging for her to join him for the final leg of the tour in Antigua and Barbuda to reduce travel stress. The palace has previously acknowledged her discomfort with flying, noting a 2018 incident where she left an Australian tour early due to aerophobia.

Separate reports have suggested tension within the palace following the publication of a book by Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, though the primary reason cited for the current travel separation is the Queen's travel limitations.