During her visit to Northern Ireland on Thursday, Britain’s Queen Camilla provided an update on her husband King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Speaking to crowds gathered in Belfast, Queen Camilla reassured well-wishers that King Charles was “doing very well.”
King Charles has been absent from public engagements since January as he receives treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. In his absence, Queen Camilla and Prince William, the heir-to-the-throne, have taken on more prominent roles as representatives of the royal family.
During her interactions with the public, Queen Camilla, 76, displayed her characteristic warmth and humor. She joked with workers in a bakery, praising the appearance of a smartly dressed young boy who caught everyone’s attention.
Acknowledging the gestures of support from the public, Queen Camilla graciously accepted a card from a schoolgirl wishing her husband well, expressing her gratitude with a simple “Thank you. He’ll be delighted.”
Throughout the week, Queen Camilla and Prince William have been actively engaging with people and participating in charitable activities, fulfilling their responsibilities as members of the royal family. Their efforts have helped maintain the public presence of the monarchy during a period when another prominent figure, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is recuperating from a health issue.
Kate Middleton is expected to return to her official duties after Easter on March 31, following abdominal surgery for a non-cancerous condition earlier in the year. Concerns about her health have remained in the spotlight, with Britain’s data watchdog investigating reports of attempted unauthorized access to her private health records by staff at the London hospital where she was treated.
Despite the challenges, Queen Camilla remains dedicated to her charitable endeavors, particularly her passion for promoting literacy. Later on Thursday, she is scheduled to attend an event celebrating Northern Ireland’s rich literary history at Hillsborough Castle, hosted by acclaimed poet Paul Muldoon.
Queen Camilla’s update on King Charles’ health echoes her previous statements from last month, where she mentioned that he was “doing extremely well under the circumstances.” Her transparency and resilience in the face of adversity reflect the steadfastness of the royal family during challenging times.
