There has been much discussion about “Operation Menai Bridge”, the code name for the funeral plan related to the death of Charles III. It is one of the code names used by the British Royal Family for security reasons. When Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, the palace notified aides and key figures in the UK, including the Prime Minister, with the code phrase “London Bridge is Falling Down”.
Following the Queen’s death, new plans have been drawn up for the death of King Charles III, who ascends to the throne on May 6, 2023, aged 73.
Why was it named “Operation Menai Bridge”?The funeral plans for Charles III were codenamed “Operation Menai Bridge”, named after the world’s first iron suspension bridge on the island of Anglesey in Wales. Completed in 1826 by engineer Thomas Telford, the Menai Bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, symbolizing innovation and bridging the gap between divided regions.
Immediately after the announcement of Operation Menai Bridge, the next in line to the throne, William, Prince of Wales, becomes King. A state funeral is declared prior to the funeral, and the Prime Minister and the King’s Privy Council Office are notified by the King’s Private Secretary.
Why are the deaths of members of the royal family given code names? This is to prevent the news from being released to the public before it is officially announced. Reportedly, the use of code names prevented the switchboard operators at Buckingham Palace from finding out about the news before it was made public.
The funeral plans for Queen Elizabeth the Mother and Princess Diana were codenamed “Operation Tay Bridge”. The funeral plans for the Duke of Edinburgh were codenamed “Operation Forth Bridge”.
Why is Operation Menai Bridge in the news now? Reports say preparations for Operation Menai Bridge have been underway since the death of Queen Elizabeth in 2002.
Charles III’s recent cancer diagnosis has intensified the debate surrounding Operation Menai Bridge. On February 5, 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer, but the statement released by the palace did not mention the type of cancer. He had previously been hospitalized for a prostate condition, during which a cancerous tumor was found in his body. According to the palace, the King chose to go public about his cancer treatment because, as Prince Charles, he was the patron of cancer-related charities. “In this capacity, His Majesty has frequently spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones and the incredible medical professionals who work to treat them.”
Following the Queen’s death, new plans have been drawn up for the death of King Charles III, who ascends to the throne on May 6, 2023, aged 73.
Why was it named “Operation Menai Bridge”?The funeral plans for Charles III were codenamed “Operation Menai Bridge”, named after the world’s first iron suspension bridge on the island of Anglesey in Wales. Completed in 1826 by engineer Thomas Telford, the Menai Bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, symbolizing innovation and bridging the gap between divided regions.
Immediately after the announcement of Operation Menai Bridge, the next in line to the throne, William, Prince of Wales, becomes King. A state funeral is declared prior to the funeral, and the Prime Minister and the King’s Privy Council Office are notified by the King’s Private Secretary.
Why are the deaths of members of the royal family given code names? This is to prevent the news from being released to the public before it is officially announced. Reportedly, the use of code names prevented the switchboard operators at Buckingham Palace from finding out about the news before it was made public.
The funeral plans for Queen Elizabeth the Mother and Princess Diana were codenamed “Operation Tay Bridge”. The funeral plans for the Duke of Edinburgh were codenamed “Operation Forth Bridge”.
Why is Operation Menai Bridge in the news now? Reports say preparations for Operation Menai Bridge have been underway since the death of Queen Elizabeth in 2002.
Charles III’s recent cancer diagnosis has intensified the debate surrounding Operation Menai Bridge. On February 5, 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer, but the statement released by the palace did not mention the type of cancer. He had previously been hospitalized for a prostate condition, during which a cancerous tumor was found in his body. According to the palace, the King chose to go public about his cancer treatment because, as Prince Charles, he was the patron of cancer-related charities. “In this capacity, His Majesty has frequently spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones and the incredible medical professionals who work to treat them.”
