News April 26, 2024
King Charles’ Funeral Plans Regularly Updated Amid Cancer Battle (Report)
King Charles is currently battling cancer, but are the royals already discussing his funeral plans?
According to The Daily Beast, Charles’ health is deteriorating.
It’s reportedly looking “not good” for Charles, who has not revealed what type of cancer he is fighting.
There have been reports that Buckingham Palace has been updating the plans for his funeral regularly.
According to the site, the code name for King Charles’ funeral plans is Operation Menai Bridge.
One source close to the royal family told the outlet, “Of course he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it. Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on."
Another royal insider added, “The plans have been dusted off and are actively being kept up to date. It’s no more than what you would expect given the king has been diagnosed with cancer. But the circulation of them has certainly focused minds.”
While military officials confirmed that the plans are updated on the regular, but it’s “absurd to read anything into” that since it’s standard protocol.
Another source said, “The whole thing goes from flash to bang in under two weeks which means every aspect of it needs to be meticulously planned in advance. Serious planning for Charles’ funeral began the day after they buried the Queen.”'
The Palace hasn't commented on the reports, but they did give an update on King Charles.
On Friday, they wrote on Instagram, "His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis."
Of his upcoming schedule, they said, "To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead."
"In addition, The King and Queen will host Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit in June, at the request of HM Government," the Palace added.