Since it was announced that King Charles was battling cancer, his health has been under scrutiny.
Although he has been in good spirits in recent public appearances, the change in funeral plans has sparked increased interest in his true condition.
While some media outlets claim a positive recovery and hope for his return to normal activities, others maintain a more cautious outlook.
In recent days, headlines have focused on the meticulous funeral protocol named after a Welsh bridge.
King Charles’ funeral plans
The plan, known as Operation Menai Bridge, was drawn up decades ago when Charles was Prince of Wales.
According to the press, few people actually know what it is or what to do when the 75-year-old monarch dies.
Operation Menai Bridge
From the funeral arrangements we can also learn that Charles himself, like his mother, knows all the details.
This is nothing new for the royal family. In fact, although it is a bit rare, it is customary for everyone to have the details ready so that nothing is left to chance at the time of death.
For example, the protocol for the death of Queen Elizabeth II was known as “Operation London Bridge”.
That of Princess Diana of Wales and the Queen Mother shared the name “Operation Tay Bridge”.
While that of Philip of Edinburgh was known as “Operation Forth Bridge”.
King Charles III himself is involved in the preparations for his funeral and farewell, and is likely to follow a similar plan to what happened when Queen Elizabeth died.
Of course, there are different options depending on where the head of state dies, as was the case with Queen Elizabeth.
Who will succeed King Charles?
When the inevitable moment of King Charles’ death arrives, Prince William will immediately assume the throne.
His son, Prince George, will become the Duke of Cornwall.
The title of Prince of Wales, currently held by William, will not be automatically granted to George; it will be bestowed by the new monarch.
At the gates of Buckingham Palace, a notice will announce the period of mourning, and flags will be flown at half-mast to indicate that the King has died.