King Charles has reportedly left Queen Camilla in tears with a nine-word statement during their recent tour to Australia, causing concern among friends of the Queen about the King’s well-being and the Queen’s mental state. The Royal couple has returned to the UK after a successful tour of Australia and a meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Samoa. Despite the Prince of Wales’ ongoing battle with cancer and approaching his 76th birthday, plans are said to be underway for him to resume overseas commitments fully next year. However, friends of the Queen are worried about the strain on Charles, with his comment at the close of the Samoa summit that he “hopes that I survive long enough to come back” reportedly deeply affecting her. Camilla displayed a mixed emotional response, laughing and in tears.
Friends of Camilla are expressing concerns about the King possibly hastening his return to official duties without completing his cancer treatments. Although palace officials have denied that the statement was a ‘final farewell’, there are worries about the implications of Charles’ remark. Camilla’s confidants have voiced apprehension that the couple has had a challenging year and that she fears her husband is rushing back to work and not prioritising his health. Despite spending time alone at a private retreat in India before their trip to Australia, sources suggest that Camilla seemed unsettled during their travels.
Charles’s medical team is said to have been surprised by reports indicating a ‘normal’ schedule for his duties in 2025. Despite suspending his cancer treatment to fulfil the Royal tour, Charles has decided not to attend the upcoming Cop29 event in Baku. Insider sources indicate that any resumption of full Royal duties will depend on medical advice. The Queen and friends of the couple are concerned about Charles’ health and well-being amidst his determination to fulfil his royal obligations.
While the trip with Queen Camilla was deemed successful, concerns remain about the future commitments of King Charles. His statement at the summit and the emotional response it elicited from Camilla have sparked worries about the couple’s well-being and the impact of Charles’ health on his royal duties. As plans are made for a full overseas tour program next year, the Queen and those close to her are hoping for a balance between Charles’ responsibilities and his health.