Dare months of negotiations with the Sussex, the plans of King Charles III for their funeral ceremony, note with the code name of Operation Menai Bridge, they can now be said ready. Closed in an office in Buckingham Palace, his assistants thought and finalized every detail under the guidance of the sovereign who, specifying their preferences in every phase and particular of the event, wanted to continue the tradition followed by both father Filippo and mother Elizabeth II. But he wanted to add his own desire. In a last magnanimous gesture, King Carlo wants to succeed in what is currently considered impossible: to make the two children disappoint.
Charles III prepared the plan for his funeral
Cancer diagnosed with the 76 -year -old sovereign at the beginning of last year has been defined incurable. Don’t worry though. Carlo continues to undergo care But in essence he is already learning to live with us and works with his usual feverish rhythms. The preparation of the funeral does not mean a worsening of his health. “It is the practice followed for each sovereign,” they explain to Buckingham Palace. And even if it is not clear how long he remains (Harry does not even know, who admitted him in a recent interview), The plans for his farewell – and those for the succession of William, already started in September 2022, at the disappearance of Elizabeth – were finalized quickly.
Harry and Meghan present at the funeral of King Charles III
Carlo insists: Harry and Meghan will not only be present at the ceremony, together with all the other Royal, but they must be in the front row, next to the small archie and lilibetthe grandchildren that the king never sees. The Sussex will also participate in the vigil, the previous evening, when Carlo’s coffin will be exhibited in the Westminster Hall, and then during interraction, as per tradition, in the Chapel of San Giorgio a Windsor. And this is how, after years of controversy, accusations and grudges, William will be forced to put aside, at least for a day, his pride. And it won’t be the only Windsor to have to do it.
Camilla, King Carlo and Harry in 2014. (Getty Images)
William and Harry together again
The sovereign has, in fact, given precise provisions on those who will participate in the procession directed by Buckingham Palace to the Abbey of Westminster, where the funeral ceremony will take place. His sister Anna and the brothers Edoardo and Andrea would have accepted him reluctantly. Behind the coffin will walk alongside the side the new king, William V, and his brother Harry, the spare which, however,, Due to the three children of the Wales, George, Charlotte and Louis, he is no longer a heir to the throne.
William is satisfied (for a day) the father
Carlo hopes that in this way the two brothers, in war from Megxit five years ago, they can reconcile and that the rest of the Royal can also take the opportunity of a sad event for Try to get closer to the Sussex. But according to experts, if Carlo is willing to forgive, his heir does not seem intent on doing the same. And it is likely that the event is actually the last time William and Harry will be side by side.
King Charles III thought of everything
To make sure everything wires smooth, Carlo has consulted himself in person with the leaders of the police and British military, in addition to the leaders of the Anglican Church. And then he invited his closest relatives to one by one, welcoming them to his London residence of Clarence House, to inform them of his decisions. Conversations that – particularly in the case of William and Annairreducible in not wanting to forgive the Sussex – they will be quite difficult.
The last word on the Sussex belongs, however, to William
His farewell, he hopes Carlo, can be the ideal opportunity to restore the unity in the Royal Family and in the monarchical institution. The last word, however, is up to William. The new king will certainly walk behind the coffin next to his brother. But in the post -Carlo era – They are ready to bet the British Royal Watcher – It will be the he, William, decide if Harry and Meghan will have a future at court. And since so far, not trusting his brother and sister -in -law, The prince has refused any attempt to reconciliate, perhaps also Carlo Sa in his heart that it is unfortunately, a now impossible desire.
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