King Charles III recently announced that he had cancer, courageously battling the ordeal which comes just two years after his ascension to the throne, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. According to the official website Radaronline.com, Charles is already engaged in preparations for his funeral, a poignant reality which highlights the fragility of his health. Charles, who waited longer than any other heir to the British crown to become king, watched his mother reign for more than 70 years, making history as one of the most iconic monarchs. Upon his death on September 8, 2022, Charles was immediately proclaimed king, opening a new chapter, rich in hopes but also in challenges, particularly in the face of family tensions with Harry and Meghan. The year 2024 promises to be a particularly trying period for the king, marked by a series of bad news which has shaken the monarchy. On February 5, Buckingham Palace released a worrying statement: after an operation for benign prostatic hypertrophy, tests revealed that Charles III was suffering from cancer. Although details remain unclear, it has been confirmed that he has started regular treatment. During a visit to the families of victims of a tragic attack in Southport on August 20, a woman asked him about his health. The king responded briefly, but with a touch of optimism: “I am not so bad,” he said. However, despite this apparent assurance, the reality is darker . Planning for his funeral, codenamed "Menai Bridge" in homage to an iconic bridge in Wales, has already begun. This meticulously developed protocol aims to ensure a respectful and smooth transition following their death. As soon as this happens , the British Prime Minister will be informed, followed by key government and monarchy officials to implement the necessary steps. Traditionally, a monarch's funeral preparations begin shortly after he or she ascends the throne, but Charles III's current situation has accelerated this process. A source told our British colleagues: "The palace gives the impression that Charles is on the mend, but he is still very ill." This situation calls for caution, and "planning for his funeral has already begun, even though it seems unpleasant." Meanwhile, Charles continues to fulfill his royal duties, albeit in a limited way, while his eldest son, Prince William, prepares to take over amid rising stakes.