The King is “fine” as he prepares to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate this week, the Queen told a well-wisher during a visit to Swindon.
Camilla visited Deacon & Son, a 175-year-old family-run jewellery shop on Monday.
Among those outside hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen was Jessie Jackson, 86, from Swindon, Wiltshire, who said Camilla told her the King “is fine”.
Ms Jackson told the PA news agency she shook the Queen’s hand and asked her how Charles was doing.
Camilla thanked her for asking and Ms Jackson added: “She’s lovely.”
The King will undergo a corrective procedure this week after being diagnosed with the benign condition.
It comes as the Princess of Wales remains in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery. Kate is not expected to carry out official engagements until after Easter.
Charles flew back from Scotland with the Queen on Friday, and headed to his Sandringham estate.
Buckingham Palace announced the news about the King’s health last Wednesday just 90 minutes after Kensington Palace said Kate was in hospital.
On Sunday Charles’ former sister-in-law, Sarah, Duchess of York was confirmed to have been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Earlier on Monday, Camilla toured a domestic violence refuge to mark the service’s 50th anniversary.
She met staff, volunteers and families at Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS).
SDASS, which was founded in 1974 as Swindon Women’s Aid, is one of the few purpose-built refuges in the UK offering fully self-contained accommodation.
