King Charles, 75, ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, shortly after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth. For the ceremony of escorting her to her final abode was planned in every detail, by an 'operation' called London Bridge.
It seems that such a plan is ready even in case of a disaster, such as the death of King Charles. The latter has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and his health has deteriorated.
Codenamed 'Operation Menai Bridge', it is a detailed plan that plans everything, for example how the death will be announced through various communication channels, what will happen during the official period of mourning and how the state funeral will take place. Express.co.uk shows some of the plans involved in 'Operation Menai Bridge'.
Why is it called Operation Menai Bridge?
Operation The Menai Bridge is a suspension bridge in Wales, spanning the Menai Strait between the Isle of Anglesey and mainland Wales. The name of this bridge was chosen because of the King's long and enduring relationship with Wales. Charles was the longest-serving Prince of Wales, at 64 years and 44 days, and the oldest person to hold the post. He received the title when he was nine years old.
How would we find out that King Charles is dead?
The public will learn of King Charles' death in a very similar way to that of the late Queen. Immediately after the monarch's death, an announcement will be made informing key officials such as the prime minister, the cabinet secretary and several senior ministers and government officials. Once the relevant people have been informed, the King's death will be announced by a live presenter on BBC news and other media.
How would 'Operation' Menai Bridge develop?
'Operation' Menai Bridge is likely to have many similarities to 'Operation' London Bridge. After the king's death, William would be immediately installed as king, just as Charles did the day after his mother's death, and Great Britain would enter a period of national mourning before the funeral. The main events during the period of mourning will be the transfer of the coffin to Westminster Hall and the public tributes to his death.
Why do 'plans' for royal deaths have code names?
Code names were originally introduced to prevent news of a royal death from getting to the press before the official announcement.