King Charles’ failing health necessitated an urgent reconsideration of his funeral

The health of King Charles III has once again become a topic of discussion in the media. Insiders reveal that the monarch’s current battle with cancer is worrying his friends and the Palace, and this has necessitated an urgent update of plans for his eventual funeral.

The king has caused great concern among family members and friends as he continues to battle an undisclosed type of cancer. Although the Palace remains tight-lipped about his recovery, reports have emerged that his funeral plans are being updated due to his failing health.

“In recent weeks, when we ask how he’s doing, the answer is that things are not good…” reports Tom Sykes, a correspondent for the Daily Beast. According to him, a close associate of the monarch believes that he “is determined to defeat cancer”. “Everyone remains optimistic, but he is really, really bad.”

Sykes also reports that plans for the king’s funeral, codenamed “Operation Menai Bridge,” are currently being reviewed. According to the Daily Beast and Sky News, a document has been circulated that analyzes the organization of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. in September 2022 and what could be improved upon the eventual demise of the new monarch.A former Palace official admits: “Plans are being discussed urgently.”

We recall that in February, Buckingham Palace announced that after a planned operation on the prostate, it was found that the king had cancer. The statement also noted that he will undergo treatment and that doctors have advised him to postpone his public duties. A few days later, Charles released a statement thanking everyone for the well wishes. His first public appearance was two months later when he attended Easter services.

Otherwise, what is “Operation “Menai Bridge”:

“Operation Menai Bridge” is the code name given to the former Prince of Wales for the organization after his death. It is also the name of the world’s first iron bridge in Anglesey, Wales.

The way Operation Menai Bridge will unfold after Charles’s death will be similar to the 10-day Operation London Bridge plan, which was the code name used for his mother Elizabeth II. According to former royal guard officer Simon Morgan, preparations for Charles’ death began after he took the throne.

How will this operation go?

After Charles’ death, his eldest son, Prince William, is next in line to the throne, and his wife, Kate Middleton, will become Queen Consort. Several people will be informed of the king’s death – his family, the prime minister, the cabinet secretary, other senior ministers and officials and the office of the king’s privy council. An “official notice” will then be issued to inform the public.

The Cabinet Secretary will send an email to ministers and senior civil servants and on receipt of the message, flags in Whitehall will be flown at half-mast. The Prime Minister will be the first public servant to make a statement, the Ministry of Defense will organize a gun salute and a minute’s silence for the people. The prime minister will then meet the new King William, who will make an address to the nation similar to the one his father did on Elizabeth’s death.

In the days leading up to the king’s funeral, there will be several plans for various officials to mourn him as his coffin lies in Buckingham Palace’s throne room next to Westminster Hall. Charles will be laid to rest in the Royal Tomb in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.

What changes are being made to the Royal Family website after the death of the monarch?

According to Politico, the royal family’s website will change to an all-black page with a brief statement confirming the king’s death.

“The UK government website will display a black banner at the top. All government department social media pages will also display a black banner and change their profile pictures to the department’s coat of arms,” ​​the publication added.

Why do royals need code names?

Initially, the code names were given to the royals to prevent information about their deaths from leaking to the press before it was officially announced, reports Dir.bg.