Queen Camilla’s son says he is ‘strong’ as Charles battles cancer

Queen Camillathe son of, Tom Parker Bowlestook stock of how she and King Charles III are doing in the midst of his battle with cancer.

“(The) doctor says the treatment is going well,” Parker Bowles, 49, said while promoting his new cookbook on Tuesday, September 24, according to the The Daily ExpressHe added that Camilla, 77, is doing well. “She is strong, my mother.”

Camilla shares Tom with her ex-husband Andrew Parker BowlesThe couple were married from 1973 to 1995. A decade after her first marriage, Camilla and Charles, 75, tied the knot in 2005. (Charles shares sons Prince William And Prince Harry with his late ex-wife Princess Diana.)

Earlier this year, Charles revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate. Charles has not publicly revealed what type of cancer he is battling.

“During the King’s recent hospital operation for a benign prostatic hyperplasia, a further worrying condition was identified,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement released in February. “Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.”

Charles has been undergoing treatment and has stepped back from his royal duties. According to the palace, the monarch was “grateful to his medical team” and “remains completely positive about his treatment.” The message also explains why Charles decided to go public with his condition.

“Her Majesty has chosen to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation in the hope that it may help the public to better understand all those around the world affected by cancer,” the statement concluded.

According to royal author Robert Jobson, Camilla did not want Charles to publicly reveal his condition.

“The king reversed his decision,” Jobson explained in an August interview with The Independent“He felt this was an opportunity to take the initiative and encourage men with similar symptoms to seek medical attention promptly.”

In April, Charles made his first public appearance since his diagnosis, visiting a cancer center in London with Camilla. He has continued to attend several royal events and scheduled engagements. During an August appearance in Southport, England, Charles said he was “not feeling too bad” amid his cancer battle.

Charles and Camilla are planning to travel to Australia and Samoa next month. The royals will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which will be held on the Polynesian island. Charles had also hoped to visit New Zealand, but was unable to add the destination to his itinerary due to his doctor’s advice.

When meeting the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team in London earlier this month, Charles apologised for not being able to travel to the team’s home country.

“I’m really sorry I can’t come to New Zealand at the end of October because of doctor’s orders,” he said. “I hope there’ll be another excuse (to come) before it’s too late.”