King Charles reportedly faces ongoing health challenges following a procedure for an enlarged prostate, during which he was diagnosed with a form of cancer. The monarch has been receiving weekly treatments, splitting his time between London and Sandringham.
While Buckingham Palace has remained relatively quiet on the details of his condition, their initial statement confirmed the diagnosis, with the King advised to limit his public duties while still handling state affairs and official paperwork.
Prince Harry, after learning of his father’s diagnosis, offered to step in and support the family during this time. However, royal aides reportedly dismissed the idea, stating there was “zero percent chance” of him resuming a working role within the royal family.
Reports from various outlets, including the Daily Beast and TMZ, suggest that King Charles’s health is worse than officially acknowledged. Insiders claim that while the palace portrays a positive outlook, the reality is more concerning, and plans for his funeral, code-named “Operation Menai Bridge,” are regularly updated.
Similar to “Operation London Bridge,” which followed the Queen’s passing, “Operation Menai Bridge” would see King Charles’s final resting place likely in the royal vault at Windsor Castle’s King George VI Memorial Chapel. During this transition, Prince William would ascend to the throne, and a national period of mourning would take place.
While the public remains hopeful for the King’s recovery, the situation appears delicate, with preparations quietly in place for the inevitable.