Funeral arrangements for King Charles III have been unveiled amidst reports of his health struggles, with doctors allegedly giving him “two years to live” due to pancreatic cancer.
According to In Touch magazine, funeral proceedings have been planned for King Charles who has only been Britain’s reigning monarch for 18 months,.
Dubbed “Operation Menai Bridge,” the monarch’s funeral processions will look similar to the protocols observed during Queen Elizabeth II’s ceremonies, famously known as “Operation London Bridge.”
Despite his relatively short reign of 18 months, the urgency surrounding King Charles’ final arrangements is palpable as his battle with pancreatic cancer progresses.
A royal insiders told In Touch magazine that the timely prioritization of the funeral plans reflects the severity of Charles’ health condition.
Sources revealed concerns among courtiers that the monarch’s cancer prognosis may be worse than publicly acknowledged.
“It’s a fairly common thing to do among the British royalty, but in Charles’ case expediency is necessary,” says the source, who notes that “some courtiers believe Charles’ cancer is worse than they’re making it out to be.”
“Operation Menai Bridge” is expected to adhere to customary protocols, with the monarch’s body lying in state at Westminster Hall after being moved from Buckingham Palace’s throne room.
His official funeral is slated to occur nine days following his passing, with interment likely at Windsor Castle’s royal vault.
The ceremony is anticipated to exude the solemnity befitting a British monarch, ensuring a dignified farewell for King Charles III.
A separate high ranking royal insider told In Touch that King Charles is not only battling pancreatic cancer, but has just two years to live.
“King Charles is much sicker than the palace lets on and simply isn’t up to the job of running his fractious family, the crown’s business interests and fulfilling the daily duties of the monarchy,” the member of the royal inner circle revealed in early March.
“His cancer is eating him alive. He’s very frail. The situation is desperate.”
Observers are noticing the monarch’s diminishing public appearances, with Princess Anne assuming more duties on behalf of the royal family.
While Prince William’s absence from royal engagements is attributed to Princess Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment, speculation arises regarding Charles’ apparent reluctance to pass the throne to his heir.
However, additional sources told In Touch that more could be at play between Charles and William outside of the family’s respective health crises, as the king is under the impression William is not ready to take the throne.
“Charles knows the pressures of being the monarch, and he just isn’t sure William is ready to take his place,” the third insider revealed, noting that William is “currently facing a public relations disaster.”
“It seems premature, and there could be consequences.”
Amidst these challenges, Queen Camilla’s frustration with Charles’ health decline and weakened status comes to light, with sources citing her notable absence from royal duties as symbolic of her discontent.
“Behind the scenes, Camilla is disgusted by the king’s apparent weakness and is providing him little comfort as he battles his fatal cancer,” a palace courtier told In Touch in early March, highlighting her vacation from royal duties which started on March 4.
“By going on holiday, she was thumbing her nose at stepson William, who is incapable of shouldering the monarchy’s burdens on his own.”
As uncertainties loom over the monarchy’s future, King Charles III’s health battle highlights the fragility of the British institution and the complex dynamics within the royal family.
KanyiDaily recalls that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in its “early stages.”