Queen Camilla shared an update on King Charles' health on Thursday during her first public engagement since news of his cancer diagnosis was revealed.
Her Majesty attended a Musical Evening at Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate the work of local charities including The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, The Wiltshire Air Ambulance, and Community First – Youth Action Wiltshire, as well as the regimental charities of The Grenadier Guards and The Rifles.
Talking to Ben Abbott, 40, a critical care paramedic with Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Her Majesty gave an update on the King's health. She said: "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."
© WPA PoolAs a patron of the aforementioned organisations, the appearance is close to Camilla's heart. Upon her arrival, Her Majesty was reported to be on good form as she arrived in wind and rain.
For the occasion, Camilla donned a beautifully crisp white coat dress that fell to her calves. As for footwear, she opted for weather-appropriate black suede-heeled boots that matched the black trim on the umbrella she was carrying as she entered the cathederal.
© WPA PoolShortly after her arrival, she was received by The Lord Lieutenant before being introduced to the Reverend Canon Anna Macham.
She then had a short reception meeting with local dignitaries and frontline staff from the charities.
© Chris JacksonAward-winning concert pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith along with the Directors of Music from the Bands of The Grenadier Guards and The Rifles will meet with Camilla ahead of taking to the stage for their performances. The musical evening was hosted by Paul Martin who presents BBC’s Flog It!.
© Chris JacksonThe evening out marks Camilla's first public engagement since the news broke that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.
Buckingham Palace announced the news with a statement that was shared on the official social media channels for the King on Monday evening.
It read: "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."
© Chris JacksonThe statement continued: "The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure 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."
While Buckingham Palace have not confirmed the type, they have said it is not prostate cancer.
