London - While King Charles (76) is still very much alive, his funeral plans are already causing a stir. Details of his final grand appearance, codenamed "Operation London Bridge," have been leaked, and they could give even the most seasoned palace insiders a headache. Because what the king is planning is more than just a royal funeral: it is intended to be a symbolic reconciliation spectacle.
According to a report in the New York Post, King Charles has made it clear: "Harry is part of the family." And not just as a peripheral figure, but with a central role in the funeral ceremony. The leaked documents show that Prince Harry (40) is to lead the funeral procession through London with his brother William (42). But that's not all: Meghan Markle (43), as well as their two children, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4), are also expected to actively participate in the state ceremony.
These plans could be a sign that Charles is trying to mend the deep rifts within the royal family - at his own funeral of all places. A gesture that is both politically and personally fraught. Read more here: