London - While King Charles (76) is still very much alive, his funeral plans are already causing a stir. Under the code name "Operation London Bridge", details of his final grand appearance have been leaked - and they could give even the most traditional palace insiders a headache. Because what the king is planning is more than just a royal funeral: it is to be a symbolic reconciliation spectacle.
According to a report by the New York Post, King Charles has made it clear: "Harry belongs to the family". And not just as a marginal 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 together with his brother William (42). But that's not all: Meghan Markle (43) and her two children, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4), are also expected to actively participate in the state act.
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 politically and personally sensitive. Read more here: