Queen Camilla breaks her silence and gives update on Charles after cancer shock
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about King Charles' health since his cancer diagnosis.
Camilla, 76, beamed as she arrived at a special ceremony at Salisbury Cathedral tonight, at which she said "He’s (Charles) doing extremely well under circumstances. We are very touched by all of the letters and messages." The royal was pictured talking to Ben Abbott, 40, a critical care paramedic with Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Camilla continued to put on a brave face despite a difficult time for the Royal Family. Her comments this evening come after Buckingham Palace said the King, 75, remains "wholly positive" and has begun treatment.
The musical evening at the cathedral is being held to celebrate the work of local charities including The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, The Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Community First – Youth Action Wiltshire and the regimental charities of The Grenadier Guards and The Rifles.
The concert will feature award-winning concert pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith, who will perform alongside The Band of The Grenadier Guards and The Band and Bugles of The Rifles.
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Queen Camilla arrives at a musical evening at Salisbury Cathedral tonight (Getty Images)Camilla was seen with Charles on Tuesday for the first time since his cancer shock - taking a helicopter to Sandringham after meeting Prince Harry. The King was seen smiling as they were driven from their London home Clarence House to the palace.
The news of Charles' cancer shock emerged on Monday, after the disease was spotted during his prostate operation. B uckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday: "During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
Queen Camilla is greeted by a representative of the regimental charities at the cathedral (Getty Images)The statement added: "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible. His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were pictured on Tuesday (AFP via Getty Images)Prince William has also taken the lead and continued with royal duties. On Wednesday, despite the turbulent time for his family as Princess Kate recuperates from her abdominal surgery, the prince gave a speech at a charity fundraising gala.
William, who served as a rescue pilot saving lives for seven years, attended the event for the London Air Ambulance Charity. The Prince told guests at London's Raffles Hotel: "Thank you for being here. And thank you to all those whose hard work has made this evening possible. I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all."
In a light-hearted joke amid a stressful past three weeks, he added: "It's fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather 'medical' focus. So I thought I'd come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all."
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