Queen Camilla has given an encouraging update on the health of King Charles III during her inaugural royal visit since their summer break. The queen visited the newly opened Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, England, where she was asked about her husband's wellbeing.

When asked by Suzy Moon from cancer charity MacMillan about the king's health, Queen Camilla reportedly responded with reassurance, saying, "Yes, he is doing very well." This statement comes following Buckingham Palace's announcement in February that King Charles had begun treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. However, the palace clarified that the treatment was unrelated to prostate cancer, which the king had previously undergone a procedure for in January.

Despite undergoing treatment, King Charles has maintained a scaled-down workload, continuing essential meetings, including those with the prime minister. He returned to work at the end of April and even attended his birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, in June. However, he has yet to complete his first official engagement after the summer break.

Queen Camilla's visit to the Royal United Hospital focused on the official opening of the new Dyson Cancer Centre, which received funding from both public donations totaling £10 million ($30 million) and £40 million in government funding. The state-of-the-art center combines various cancer services under one roof, including a research hub, chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed in-patient ward, a specialized pharmacy, and nuclear medicine and physics teams.

While King Charles is not the only member of the royal family who has taken time off work due to health concerns this year, Princess Kate has also faced her own battle with cancer. After undergoing abdominal surgery in January, doctors discovered cancerous tissue, leading the princess to start chemotherapy in late February. However, with hopes that the initial operation successfully removed all cancerous tissue, Princess Kate described her treatment as preventative in a statement released in March.

Princess Kate has made a partial comeback, attending events such as Trooping the Colour and the men's singles final of Wimbledon in June and July, respectively. However, she has not yet resumed a regular schedule of royal visits that she previously engaged in before her health crisis.

As the royal family continues to navigate through health challenges, Queen Camilla's visit to the Dyson Cancer Centre and her positive update on King Charles III's wellbeing provide a glimmer of hope. The support for cancer treatment and research showcased by the hospital's new facility serves as a testament to the importance placed on healthcare within the royal family.