King Charles‘ funeral plans are currently underway as “death is a possibility” for the ailing royal, a new report claimed.
“The business of planning his funeral has already begun. Unpleasant as it seems,” an unnamed source told In Touch Weekly.
Over the course of the past few months, King Charles' health has been steadily declining. Following his hospitalization for prostate surgery earlier that month, Buckingham Palace made the announcement in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
In spite of the fact that the 75-year-old father of two has resumed his royal duties, the anonymous insider claimed that things have been difficult. “He’s making public appearances, but they’re for shorter periods of time. He’s often whisked in by helicopter and then whisked out. After an engagement, he needs a good rest,” it noted.
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, King Charles was allegedly given a prognosis of only two years to live. “The palace is giving the impression that Charles is on the mend, but he’s still very sick. Still, he’s the king and palace officials are practical enough to know death is a possibility,” the anonymous insider told the entertainment news outlet.
The code name for the burial arrangements for King Charles is "Operation Menai Bridge," which is a reference to a suspension bridge in Wales. This is an homage to the fact that King Charles has served as the Prince of Wales for decades.
At the precise moment that the 75-year-old individual passes away, the minute-by-minute plan will start to unfold further. To begin, the strategy will be communicated to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who will then be followed by key officials in order to put the plan into action. On the next page, you will find the official announcement of his passing, the period of official mourning, and the specifics of his funeral service conducted by the state.
It has been demonstrated to viewers of "The Crown" that the preparations for the funeral of the monarch begin nearly immediately after he ascends to the throne. The massive job, which entailed ten days of festivities, one hundred heads of state, and thousands of military people, has become more important as a result of King Charles's ongoing battle with cancer. Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles' mother, passed away in 2022.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the funeral arrangements for King Charles are being adjusted on a continuous basis.
At the appropriate moment, the royal family will be prepared to participate in a ceremony that is fit for a monarch. Without a doubt, the funeral service for King Charles will be a reflection of his unique preferences. For example, the music enthusiast commissioned brand new symphonic music to be performed at his coronation in May of 2023. As a passionate gardener and conservator, he also made use of wildflowers from the United Kingdom.
“Officials will make sure a funeral for the king meets his wishes and expectations while following proper protocol. Charles at least can find some peace in that,” the informant continued.
After the passing of his mother in September 2022, King Charles ascended to the throne in May 2023, and he has remained the reigning monarch ever since. King Charles, who had been a declared heir apparent since 1952, waited for more than seven decades to take the throne. At the age of 73, he became the oldest person in the history of the United Kingdom to ascend to the throne, Business Insider reported.
Not only is a state funeral on King Charles' mind, but some other things as well. He is a supporter of modernizing and reducing the size of the monarchy, and he envisions a future in which a decreasing number of royals will be allowed to reach the balcony of Buckingham Palace during occasions such as Trooping the Color.
Perhaps more importantly, King Charles is eager to see that minor royals are removed from the payroll of the palace.
“With Prince Andrew’s sex scandal and Harry and Meghan’s exit, there are fewer working royals and no plans to replace them,” the tipster stated of King Charles’ brother and estranged son and daughter-in-law.
As successor to the throne, apparently, Prince William is on board with the adjustments that are being made. Interestingly, as the king's health continues to deteriorate, Prince William has assumed a more significant role, and King Charles has included him in a significant portion of the decision-making process.
