The Queen, 76, revealed His Majesty is “doing fine except he won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told”.

Camilla revealed His Majesty is ‘doing fine except he won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told’Credit: Getty

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Queen Camilla arrived for a reception with authors, actors and lovers of literature attending the the Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court PalaceCredit: PA

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Determined King Charles travelled to Portsmouth and delivered an eight-minute address despite being in hospital for cancer treatment less than 24 hours earlierCredit: PA
The Queen was speaking with author Lee Child at the time during the second annual Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.

The Jack Reacher writer, 69, added that it “sounds to me like a typical husband”.

Camilla was also met by the chairman of Historic Royal Palaces, Sir Nicholas Coleridge, as well as Vicky Perrin, chief executive of the Queen’s Reading Room, and authors including Harlan Coben.

Author Sir Ian Rankin also said the Queen told him that “her whole family were fans of my books”.

It comes after the brave King led D-Day commemorations – despite being in hospital for cancer treatment less than 24 hours earlier.

The Sun revealed how the Monarch, 75, was in a London hospital on Tuesday but was determined to join veterans the next day and “lead from the front”.

He made his way to Portsmouth on Wednesday morning and delivered an emotional eight-minute address that evoked tears from listeners.

His appearance was reduced by 45 minutes, on medical advice.

But, Charles still found the time to speak to and honour 21 D-Day heroes invited to the televised event.

The “carefully calibrated” arrangements meant the King was then able to travel on 125 miles to Normandy for 80th anniversary ceremonies.

There — aided again by Camilla — he gave a heartfelt speech at the British Normandy Memorial where the names of 22,442 heroes who died are etched.

And His Majesty still has a full schedule ahead.

He is set to attend the King’s Foundation Awards at St James’s Palace, London, next Tuesday.

Charles and Camilla are also due to take part in a series of other functions and engagements in the weeks ahead, including a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, during so-called Scotland week.

This year it falls in General Election week, so the King must be back on Friday, July 5, to officially ask whoever wins to form a new government.

It comes after His Majesty bravely opened up about his diagnosis in February this year after the disease was spotted during a his prostate operation.

In April Buckingham Palace announced the King’s official return to work and outlined his expected summer schedule.

Speaking of his health, the statement confirmed the King’s medical team are “very encouraged” by progress made so far and remain “positive” about his recovery.

They also explained how Charles’ schedule will be carefully calibrated to meet his recovery needs and he will be in close consultation with his medical team.

Despite ongoing treatment, the ‘workaholic’ King is still set to attend the Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London on June 15.

This is due to be followed by an appearance at Royal Ascot on June 18, and a State visit from the Emperor and Empress of Japan at the end of the month.

And, a two or three week tour of Australia could be on the cards for the busy King in October.

Timeline of King Charles’ health battle

January 17: Buckingham Palace announces the King has been diagnosed with enlarged prostate

January 26: The Sun exclusively photograph the King arriving at The London Clinic for his ‘corrective procedure’

January 29: Seen waving and smiling as he left hospital after an extra night

February 5: Palace reveal while in hospital for his prostate operation doctors discovered the the King has a form of cancer

February 10: King issues ‘heartfelt thanks’ in a written statement

February 21: King tells Rishi Sunak he had been “reduced to tears” by get well cards

March 21: Princess of Wales and King have lunch at Windsor Castle

March 22: Kate announces via video statement that she is being treated for cancer

March 31: King attends Easter Sunday service and tales part in ‘walkabout’ with members of the public and aides say ‘it was a significant step’ as KIng had ‘responded to treatment very encouragingly’

April 4: The Sun exclusively reveals King has ordered aides to ‘supercharge’ his diary for the summer and is ‘raring to go’

April 10: King and Queen embark on break at Birkhall, in Scottish Highlands

April 26: Buckingham Palace announce King will return to public-facing front-line duties

April 30: The King marked his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital with the Queen

May 8 and 21: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties

May 21 – 25: Chelsea Flower Show

June 6: 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France and UK

Future:

June 15: Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London

June 17: Garter Day parade at Windsor Castle

June 18 – 22: Royal Ascot

Late June: State Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan

July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland

October: Two or three week tour of Australia

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Author Sir Ian Rankin also said the Queen told him that ‘her whole family were fans of my books’ at the eventCredit: Getty

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King Charles saluted the veterans in NormandyCredit: PA