Buckingham Palace has revealed that British King Charles’ health is declining. Veiled in secrecy, he is battling undisclosed cancer. The 75-year-old monarch has retreated from public view since his cancer diagnosis in February.
The UK palace insiders revealed to The Daily Beast that preparations for the inevitable have been underway since the day following the burial of Queen Elizabeth in 2022.
Operation Menai Bridge
Operation Menai Bridge, a meticulously crafted plan encompassing several hundred pages, has been dusted off and is being actively updated to ensure a seamless transition when the time comes.
Despite optimism and determination to overcome the illness, the report suggests that the royal family paints a grim picture of King Charles’s health. “Of course, he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it. Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on,” one insider disclosed to the American news website.
The nature of the King’s ailment remains undisclosed, though he has ruled out prostate cancer, a relatively treatable form of the disease. The secrecy surrounding his medical condition has been closely guarded by palace officials, with only select individuals privy to the details of his treatment and prognosis.
Blueprint
Operation Menai Bridge, named after the suspension bridge connecting Anglesey with the Welsh mainland, serves as a blueprint for the logistical challenges in case of the UK King’s funeral. Drawing from the success of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral arrangements, the plan is meticulously crafted to ensure every aspect is accounted for, from ceremonial proceedings to security measures.
Military officials involved in the planning process emphasised that the updates to Operation Menai Bridge are standard procedure and should not be interpreted as a sign of imminent events. “It would be absurd to read anything into that fact,” one official told The Daily Beast. The scale of the operation is immense, involving not only ceremonial elements but also a comprehensive security apparatus to safeguard the event against potential threats.
With dignitaries and VVIPs from around the world expected to attend, the security operation includes everything from missile defence systems to guarding against lone wolf attacks. The gravity of the situation is not lost on those involved in the planning process. “Serious planning for Charles’ funeral began the day after they buried the queen,” a senior official involved in the preparations disclosed.
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