Just a month prior, King Charles received a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Following the sad departure of Queen Elizabeth II, Operation London Bridge swung into action, ensuring a seamless power transition to her son, then-Prince Charles.
In a parallel fashion, preparations were meticulously crafted for King Charles III's eventual passing, christened as Operation Menai Bridge, an homage to Anglesey, Wales' iconic iron suspension bridge.
Taking the throne on May 6, 2023, post his mother's demise, King Charles initiated the preparations for Operation Menai Bridge, bracing for the inevitable day.
Yet, with a reign spanning a brief 18 months, King Charles III's funeral plans have been decisively set, shadowed by his fierce battle against pancreatic cancer.
Dubbed "Operation Menai Bridge," the regal funeral proceedings mirror the grandeur of Queen Elizabeth II's rites, known as "Operation London Bridge." As whispers surrounding Charles' declining health intensify, insiders confide in In Touch about the heightened urgency surrounding his final resting arrangements.
"In the realm of British royalty, such preparations are customary. However, Charles' situation demands accelerated actions," discloses a trusted source, hinting at a potentially graver state of Charles' health than what's publicly acknowledged.
"Operation Menai Bridge" will adhere to time-honored traditions. Upon his demise, Charles' remains will transition from Buckingham Palace's throne room to Westminster Hall for public homage. Following the lying-in-state, a formal funeral is scheduled nine days later, with Windsor Castle's royal vault as the probable eternal resting place.
Recent revelations paint a darker picture. A prominent palace insider, shedding light on Charles' undisclosed cancer type, reveals a looming two-year life expectancy.
"King Charles' health is far more precarious than the palace portrays. Navigating family dynamics, overseeing royal interests, and daily monarch responsibilities have become increasingly challenging," shares a member of the royal inner circle in early March. "His aggressive cancer is deteriorating his health rapidly. His frailty is evident. The circumstances are dire."
Amidst these unsettling updates, the monarchy's future appears uncertain at best. Even Queen Camilla is reportedly grappling with frustration over Charles' faltering health and diminished stature.
"Privately, Camilla is struggling with Charles' perceived vulnerability, extending minimal solace as he confronts his terminal illness," confides a palace insider to In Touch.
