Amid his battle with cancer, King Charles III is reportedly “very unwell,” prompting funeral plans.
According to the Daily Beast, “Speaking to friends of the king in recent weeks about [King Charles’s] health, the most common response is … ‘It’s not good.'”
King Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
Not even a few months later, his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton was also grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.
A source close to the monarch stated that King Charles “is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it.” However, while they’re remaining optimistic, he is still “very unwell.”
“More than they are letting on,” the source said.
As a result, they are beginning to update funeral plans to prepare for the worst.
King Charles Is ‘Very Unwell,’ Prompting Funeral Plans
With reports of King Charles being “very unwell,” it’s no surprise that funeral plans are being updated. According to the Daily Beast, a document detailing what worked and what didn’t for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral has been circulating. This document outlines how to properly carry out royal funeral plans for a monarch.
Page Six reported, “All the sources emphasized that royal funeral plans are constantly in review. However, one former staffer in particular conceded that Charles’ health woes have given his plans a different hue and urgency.”
“The plans have been dusted off and are actively being kept up to date,” the former staffer said. “It’s no more than what you would expect given the king has been diagnosed with cancer. But the circulation of them has certainly focused minds.”