Queen Camilla has opened up about what fuels King Charles’s tireless dedication to royal duties, even as he continues to receive weekly cancer treatment.
Speaking to UK journalists during the royal couple’s recent four-day trip to Italy, the Queen shared that her husband’s unwavering drive comes from a deep commitment to service.
“I think he loves his work, and it keeps him going,” she said. “He wants to do more and more. That’s the problem—he’s driven by helping others.”
Despite ongoing health challenges, the 75-year-old monarch refuses to scale back his schedule.
A senior Palace official echoed Camilla’s sentiment, saying, “We’ve all tried [to slow him down]! But as people will have seen, the King enjoys his work. He enjoys engaging with as many people as possible. He knows he’s fortunate to be in a position to make a difference and is determined to do just that.”
Charles’s calendar remains under careful supervision by his medical team. While a brief hospitalization last month due to side effects from treatment prompted concern, the King has since bounced back with characteristic determination.
More Royal Engagements Ahead
The King and Queen are expected to embark on additional overseas visits later this year. According to Palace insiders, several state trips are currently being considered, all designed to strengthen the UK’s diplomatic ties.
“These visits are packed with engagements to highlight key priorities in Britain’s relationships with other nations,” said one Palace source. “So it follows that The King and Queen are naturally pleased when these efforts have an impact.”
Their recent visit to Italy proved especially uplifting. The enthusiastic welcome from the public and a meaningful private audience with Pope Francis—confirmed only on the day it took place—left a lasting impression.
“Their Majesties both came away feeling that it had been a very significant and special moment,” the official added.
As King Charles presses forward with his duties, it’s clear that his passion for public service continues to be his greatest source of strength and motivation.
