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Make Charles lighten his workload? Dream on, chortles Camilla, after the King's 20 Italian engagements in four days following gruelling cancer treatment By REBECCA ENGLISH FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 22:07, 12 April 2025 | Updated: 22:25, 12 April 2025 e-mail View comments It was a brief halt in their packed itinerary during last week's State Visit to Italy , but the Queen could only crease with laughter at the idea the King should lighten his workload, roaring: 'Dream on!' Speaking to newspapers including The Mail on Sunday, Her Majesty shook with mirth at being asked whether Charles, who with Camilla undertook 20 engagements in four days in Rome and Ravenna, might 'take it a little easy'. 'Dream on! Dream. On,' she repeated for emphasis, stressing that work and 'helping others' has driven him through some of the darkest days of the past year and aided his 'recovery' from cancer .
'No, I think he loves his work and it keeps him going,' she added. 'And I think it's wonderful, you know, if you've been ill and you are recovering, you're getting better, and now he wants to do more and more. That's the problem!' Agreeing that work, and flying the flag for Britain around the world, clearly made him happy, she nodded and said proudly: 'That's what he's driven by.
Helping others.' The King even squeezed in his weekly cancer treatment on Sunday night, before he flew out the following day, so he could hit the ground running on arrival. His dignified appearance and sense of duty was in marked contrast to Prince Harry 's surprise appearance in a London courtroom last week seeking to overturn the Government's withdrawal of round-the-clock security.
Father and son did not meet and are not believed to have seen each other for 16 months. Speaking to newspapers including The Mail on Sunday, Her Majesty shook with mirth at being asked whether Charles, who with Camilla undertook 20 engagements in four days in Rome and Ravenna, might 'take it a little easy'. Pictured: The King arrive at Piazza Del Popolo 'Dream on! Dream.
On,' she repeated for emphasis, stressing that work and 'helping others' has driven him through some of the darkest days of the past year and aided his 'recovery' from cancer. Pictured: The King and Queen meet Pope Francis Agreeing that work, and flying the flag for Britain around the world, clearly made him happy, she nodded and said proudly: 'That's what he's driven by. Helping others' Read More Benvenuto, Charles and Camilla! King and Queen receive warm welcome in Rome complete with flypast But if Charles was feeling the pain of their estrangement, he was also determined to focus on his duty.
Asked if there would be any changes to his programme given his wife's concern and his recent hospitalisation over side-effects from his treatment, one senior royal aide said wryly: 'We've all tried! But as people will have seen, the King enjoys his work, he enjoys engaging with as many people as possible. In this role, as when Prince of Wales, he knows he is fortunate to be in a position to make a difference, and is determined to do just that.' Royal aides are delighted by the success of the Italy visit and are planning several more State Visits, both welcoming VIPs to the UK and the King undertaking more foreign travel.
The royal household is continuing to work closely with US counterparts over President Trump's historic second state visit on the most suitable timing, while Canada – where Charles is head of state – is another priority. The King was reluctantly forced to cancel a visit there last year due to his diagnosis. Canada's political situation means he must postpone a trip until after the country's general election later this month.
While Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, are enjoying a few days off in Scotland, aides assessing the Italian trip's success believe it showed 'soft power at its best', and say the King and Queen are 'naturally pleased when their engagements really deliver for Britain.' London Share or comment on this article: Make Charles lighten his workload? Dream on, chortles Camilla, after the King's 20 Italian engagements in four days following gruelling cancer treatment e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.
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