King Charles makes arrangements ahead of 'Operation Menai Bridge' activation

With no reconciliation between King Charles and his estranged son, Prince Harry, in sight, the monarch has made arrangements to ensure his son and grandchildren are present at his funeral. 

According to a report in The Telegraph, King Charles remains hopeful that he will be reunited with Prince Harry and that he might still build a relationship with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

The publication reveals that the King has included the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children, in his funeral plans.

There's been increasing talk of potential reconciliation between the King and Prince Harry. 

The report details that Prince Harry is expected to walk alongside his brother, Prince William , at the forefront of the procession through London's streets. 

King Charles III succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the British throne after her death on Sept. 8 2022, becoming king of not just the United Kingdom, but also Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 11 other countries.

He was the oldest sovereign to take the throne in a lineage that dates back 1,000 years when he succeeded his hugely popular mother after her death. She had reigned for 70 years.

He waited almost 74 years to become king, which was longer than any previous heir.

Less than two years after becoming the king, Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024.

Prince William is unlikely to wait as much as his father did to become the king.

In the event of King Charles' death, the UK would activate Operation Menai Bridge, a secret plan named after a Welsh bridge.

Prince William will immediately become the king and he would address the nation without any delay.

The country would plunge into mourning and Charles' body would be moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall to lie in state.

Nine days later a grand state funeral would take place before Charles is laid to rest at Windsor Castle.

The UK would prepare for King William's coronation and money and stamps would be reprinted with his face.

Kate Middleton would officially become queen and Prince George would step into the role of heir to the throne.