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The morning of April 26, 2024 began with not very happy news from Buckingham Palace: against the background of Charles III's ill health, preparations for his funeral resumed. The king's entourage is concerned about his health, so the Menai Bridge operation plan is currently being reviewed, which includes the announcement of the monarch's death, a period of official mourning and funeral details.
In addition, Page Six reports that Charles III's staff had to refer to Elizabeth II's funeral plan to analyze how things went then and what should not be allowed in the event of the monarch's death now. The actions of Buckingham Palace have recently acquired a touch of urgency.
All this is inextricably linked to the fact that, although Charles III is determined to overcome the disease, he does not get better. The king's entourage defines the situation with the words "this is bad." Rumors that Prince William and Kate Middleton may ascend the throne much earlier than expected became an alarm bell.
“I have been told that the prospect of this is very worrying... Everyone is optimistic, but Charles is very ill indeed. More than we are shown," the publication quotes one of the insiders close to the palace.
Meanwhile, Charles III himself does not despair. Despite the fact that he appears in public extremely rarely due to cancer treatment, his intentions to gradually return to work still remain in force.
How the "Menai Bridge" operation will develop
After Charles' death, his eldest son, Prince William, will become king, and William's wife, Kate Middleton, will become the king's wife.
Several people, including the monarch's family, the prime minister, the cabinet secretary, other dignitaries and officials, as well as the king's Privy Council office, will be briefed by his private secretary.
The royal family will then issue an official announcement to alert the general public. The Cabinet Secretary will send an email to ministers and senior civil servants and flags in Whitehall will be flown at half-mast once the message has been received.
The Prime Minister will be the first government official to make a statement, the Ministry of Defense will fire a salute and a minute's silence will be observed in honor of the nation. The Prime Minister will then meet with the new King William, who will address the nation as his father did when Queen Elizabeth died.
In the days leading up to the king's funeral, various officials have several plans to mourn him as his casket will lie in Buckingham Palace's throne room in Westminster Hall. Charles will be buried in the Royal Vault in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
