No one can live forever, even if that person is the king of a country who "calls for wind and rain".
From the day he ascended to the throne, people were ready to die of the monarch, although supporters of Charles III wanted him to reign longer.
After Buckingham Palace announced the illness of Charles III, people were keenly aware that another funeral for the British royal family would be much sooner than expected.
A few days ago, Charles III's staff revealed to the Daily Beast that "while everyone is optimistic, his physical condition is really bad, and his condition is much worse than expected." ”
The reason why Charles III's health is kept secret is not only because of the respect for Charles III's identity and personal privacy, but also because the UK has strict rules governing medical privacy and patient personal information.
The Daily Beast reporter revealed: "For example, even if it is confirmed that Charles III has bladder cancer, it can only rot the secret in the stomach." ”
On the face of it, one cannot tell anything unusual from the face of Charles III.
Because they have been taught since childhood that joy and sorrow are invisible, even if Charles III's illness is consistent with the content exposed, it will not be officially recognized.
After all, Charles III does not represent individuals, but entire countries.
On the way to the Easter service, the king who was sitting in the car looked tired, and after getting out of the car, he immediately adjusted his state and smiled at the people, and even joked with the onlookers.
Just like Elizabeth II, she could talk and laugh with the prime minister two days before she died, and who would have expected her to die two days later.
Traditionally, every member of the royal family would design their own funeral, even Charles III.
After taking the throne, Charles's "Operation Menai Bridge" was launched.
The funeral ceremonies, what kind of people will be invited, and how the security should be arranged need to be screened and rehearsed many times, and it is said that Charles III's funeral plan is hundreds of pages long.
As the most solemn funeral in the United Kingdom, the British military and police must be fully prepared, after all, it is related to the safety of global leaders and the image of the United Kingdom.
For people, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is already a perfect example funeral, and no one can surpass it.
Therefore, it is basically impossible for Charles III to achieve the same effect.
So, how is Charles III's funeral different from that of Elizabeth II?
The Royal Paratrooper Regiment, which is first and foremost closely associated with Charles III, will be involved, and the procession for his funeral will reflect his personal style.
Charles III's favorite songs are played at the funeral, and various medals related to him are placed on the altar.
Although Charles III's funeral will be much larger than Prince Philip's, it will be overshadowed by Elizabeth II's funeral, because he is not the "cornerstone of modern Britain" that no one else can match.
After the death of Charles III, his son William will take his place as the new king.
So in the funeral procession of Charles III, Prince William will be the "leader".
In fact, Charles III also knew in his heart that his mother had a height that he could not reach, and she was a model beyond everyone's reach, so compared to Elizabeth II's funeral, Charles III's funeral would be much more low-key and simple.