King Charles is set to hold several face-to-face meetings in London next week as he continues to battle cancer.
He will meet with several people while in the capital – which it is believed he will be visiting for medical treatments. The 75-year-old has been based at Sandringham since leaving hospital last week after prostate surgery.
Camilla, 76, added that the King was “very touched” by the messages of support.
She said: “He is doing extremely well under the circumstances. He is very touched by all of the letters and messages the public have been sending from everywhere. That’s very cheering.”
It is believed the Queen hasn’t left her husband’s side since his diagnosis and has been with him in Norfolk all week as he recuperates.
The King’s intention to hold several in-person meetings comes after it was announced his weekly chat with Rishi Sunak would be held over the phone.
“We don’t in general – and we are not going to – get into the habit of commenting on the PM’s conversations with the King,” said Rishi Sunak’s spokesman.
“But we have agreed with the Palace in this specific instance to confirm that they will be speaking on the phone later.”
It was not clear if this arrangement was a one-off, or if it will continue throughout the remainder of the King’s treatment.
King Charles is reportedly concerned that his stepping back from royal duties could leave his son Prince William with too much to handle.
William is heir to the throne, but is currently also dealing with wife Princess Kate’s recovery from abdominal surgery.
A source close to the Palace believes Charles doesn’t want to put too much strain on his eldest son.
The insider told People Magazine: “He wouldn’t want to put that pressure on William.”
They added: “He has always wanted to save his children from having that pressure too early and that will remain. Particularly as William has other priorities [with Kate].”
