{"id":14245,"date":"2024-09-03T19:09:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diigital.press\/?p=11699"},"modified":"2024-09-03T19:09:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:09:04","slug":"king-charles-still-very-sick-and-facing-inevitable-end-plans-for-funeral-well-underway-claim-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/?p=14245","title":{"rendered":"King Charles \u2018still very sick\u2019 and facing \u2018inevitable end\u2019 \u2013 plans for funeral well underway, claim reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Despite giving the impression that the\u00a0king\u00a0\u201cis on the mend,\u201d\u00a0royal\u00a0experts say that Charles is \u201cstill very sick,\u201d and the\u00a0palace\u00a0is planning a funeral that\u2019s fit for a king.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Operation Menai Bridge, the code name for plans related to the king\u2019s death, is well underway as \u201cdeath is a possibility\u201d for the 75-year-old ailing royal, who\u2019s battling cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep reading to learn why the king\u2019s funeral plans are so urgent!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-0be647e068c1cf8957ef86d8da8b7515\" class=\"newsner-0be647e068c1cf8957ef86d8da8b7515\">\n<div id=\"newsner-1810424007\">\n<div id=\"f9c43800-41b6-4b29-8d82-f9ea5ed24ca1\" class=\"pbs\" data-pbs-root=\"true\" data-pbs-position=\"sticky\" data-pbs-device=\"desktop\" data-pbs-video-title=\"true\" data-pbs-sticky=\"bottom-right\" data-pbs-size=\"small\" data-pbs-logo-pos=\"right\" data-pbs-content=\"playing\" data-pbs-player=\"content\" data-pbs-slot=\"ended\" data-pbs-content-type=\"mcd\">\n<div id=\"exp_c74fcd81-e78d-4e79-bb63-23da9921814b\" class=\"pbs__player shown\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"application\" aria-label=\"Video Player\">\n<div class=\"exp-ui\">\n<div class=\"exp-ui__wrapper falcon exp-ui__state__small-view\">\n<div class=\"exp-ui__title-and-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"exp-ui__animated-title-wrapper exp-ui__state__shown\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"exp-ui__animated-title\">Pregnant dog shows up at couple&#8217;s doorstep \u2013 a few days later, they have 7 puppies to care forPregnant dog shows up at couple&#8217;s doorstep \u2013 a few days later, they have 7 puppies to care for<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"exp-ui__cta exp-ui__state__shown\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"exp-ui__cta-text\">Read More<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the royal throne in 1952, plans for Operation London Bridge started shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>The plan, the codename for operations to take place after her death, included details like the announcement of her death, mourning, her state funeral and King Charles III ascension to the throne.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wishing all Mothers, and those who are missing their Mums today, a peaceful Mothering Sunday. \ud83c\udf38\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/0HYLWclasC<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily)\u00a0March 10, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>After the queen died in 2022, the former Prince of Wales, who waited more than 70 years to wear the crown, became the oldest person in British history to accede to the throne.<\/p>\n<p>And he wasn\u2019t able to enjoy his new role for very long.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The King and Queen have led the Royal Family in the historic Order of the Garter Service and Procession at St George&#8217;s Chapel in Windsor.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s service is His Majesty&#8217;s first time acting as Sovereign of \u2018The Order of the Garter\u2019.\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/CLNElnjDfz<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily)\u00a0June 19, 2023<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In January 2024, less than one year after his May 2023 coronation, Charles underwent a \u201ccorrective procedure\u201d to treat benign prostate enlargement.<\/p>\n<p>In February, only one month after his procedure, the palace announced that cancer \u2013 not prostate \u2013 was discovered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes\u2026As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement,\u201d\u00a0Charles writes\u00a0in a statement shared February 10, 2024, on the royal family\u2019s social media accounts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A statement from Buckingham Palace:\u00a0https:\/\/t.co\/zmYuaWBKw6<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf7 Samir Hussein\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/xypBLHHQJb<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily)\u00a0February 5, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIt is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world. My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the king was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer, his eldest son Prince William took on more royal responsibilities, in addition to offering emotional support to his wife Kate, who announced she was also diagnosed with cancer in March 2024.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Happy Father\u2019s Day, Pa. W\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/pjGuB2iLQ1<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal)\u00a0June 16, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"newsner-1518894765\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWilliam has taken on a bigger role, and Charles has drawn him in on much of the decision-making,\u201d a\u00a0source says.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the king returned to public-facing duties, but sources reveal that he\u2019s really struggling.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s making public appearances, but they\u2019re for shorter periods of time,\u201d the anonymous person says.\u201d He\u2019s often whisked in by helicopter and then whisked out. After an engagement, he needs a good rest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheBritishMonarchy%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0vrW1TZFop9wu2VbwMzyKdXJYK2dWdAiDnKseiUDLbsqEC1HnG9JBuKxLFfqeQvtZl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"748\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1524724366\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>The insider also shares that as \u201cunpleasant as it seems,\u201d the plans for Charles funeral is more urgent with his ailing health.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming these claims, the\u00a0Daily Beast\u00a0reports that doom is compounding in the palace and that friends are struggling to stay optimistic. \u201cOf course, he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it,\u201d the close friend shares. \u201cEveryone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-operation-menai-bridge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation Menai Bridge<\/h2>\n<p>Much like the 10-day plan that outlined operations related to the queen\u2019s death, the king has one of his own, codenamed Operation Menai Bridge, which according to the Daily Beast is \u201cregularly updated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All members of the royal family have codewords to be used at their death and the plans are intended to allow a smooth transition of power.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheBritishMonarchy%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0T1W37GbXFEqiViSPmekaKNF4NvHmvyPkemFQxSGLHWUG4tGMhRtcQhNrzFHrg1tbl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"793\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The king\u2019s Operation Menai Bridge \u2013 the name of a suspension bridge that connects the island of Anglesey with the Welsh mainland \u2013 is a nod to Charles\u2019 previous role as the Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0The Independent, code names were put in place to prevent switchboard operators at Buckingham Palace from learning and spreading news of royal deaths, before an official announcement was made.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-happens-when-he-dies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens when he dies<\/h2>\n<p>After Charles dies, Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, will become king and his wife Kate Middleton will be queen consort.<\/p>\n<p>After an official announcement is made to the public, the new king will deliver a broadcast to the nation, like Charles did when his mom died.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FthePrinceandPrincessofWales%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0nLeqrKz3ZjVgQ8KtZFeVo2yUAvAGMSVksAr8SDdrHWpj4HihHeyreKDgtzUsEgGXl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"498\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The late king will lie in state in the Palace of Westminster for mourning and his last resting place will most likely be in the royal vault in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p>When the time comes, the royals will be ready for a funeral fit for a King.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe palace is giving the impression that Charles is on the mend, but he\u2019s still very sick,\u201d an insider tells\u00a0In Touch\u00a0in an August 2024 interview. \u201cOfficials will make sure a funeral for the king meets his wishes and expectations while following proper protocol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please let us know what you think of this story and then share it with your friends so we can hear what others have to say!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite giving the impression that the\u00a0king\u00a0\u201cis on the mend,\u201d\u00a0royal\u00a0experts say that Charles is \u201cstill very sick,\u201d and the\u00a0palace\u00a0is planning a funeral that\u2019s fit for a king. 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