King Charles pictured for the first time since cancer diagnosis
The King is doing “extremely well under the circumstances”, the Queen has said as she celebrated the work of charities at Salisbury Cathedral.
Asked about Charles, she replied: “Well, he’s doing extremely well under the circumstances, he’s very touched by all the letters and the messages the public have been sending from everywhere – that’s very cheering.”
Earlier, the Prince of Wales spoke about the King’s cancer diagnosis for the first time as he expressed his gratitude to the public for their “kind messages of support”.
Prince William’s words of praise, delivered during a fundraising gala dinner, also recognised those who wished the Princess of Wales well, as she recovers from successful, planned abdominal surgery.
He told the guests: “It means a great deal to us all.”
Queen says King doing ‘extremely well’
The Queen has said the King is doing “extremely well under the circumstances” after his cancer diagnosis, as she celebrated the work of charities at Salisbury Cathedral.
Camilla left Charles at Sandringham to fulfil her royal engagement tonight and among the first people she met were medical staff from Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Ben Abbott, 40, a critical care paramedic, said: “I do hope His Majesty is doing well Ma’am, we’re all really sad to hear the news.”
Camilla replied: “Well he’s doing extremely well under the circumstances.
“He’s very touched by all the letters and the messages the public have been sending from everywhere – that’s very cheering.”
Queen Camilla attends a musical evening at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire
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Matt Mathers8 February 2024 19:09
Watch: King doing ‘extremely well’ under circumstances, says Queen Camilla
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Queen greets critical care paramedics
The Queen, who has a home in Lacock, Wiltshire, chatted with the local air ambulance medics about their work.
Critical care paramedic Ben Abbott said: “I told her we always wave when we fly over Lacock and she said she always waves back.”
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Jane Dalton8 February 2024 19:47
In pictures: Queen celebrates work of charities at Salisbury Cathedral
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Watch: Prince William shares video as he returns to duties
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