Royal officials are in panic after secret details about King Charles III’s future funeral were leaked to The Daily Telegraph. The story revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to play important roles in the king’s funeral, news that came as a shock while Charles is still fighting cancer.
The funeral plans, known as “London Bridge,” are usually kept secret and carefully planned behind the scenes. This was the first time a British newspaper shared real details about them. The leak has caused a lot of concern inside the palace, especially since King Charles is still alive and receiving treatment.
Sources say King Charles’ top advisor, Tobyn Andreae, was very upset. He reportedly tried to stop the Telegraph from publishing the story. He even contacted other journalists in a WhatsApp group used by royal reporters, warning them not to spread the information.
Andreae said the article was offensive and that the king is doing well with his treatment. He reminded reporters that it’s wrong to write about funeral planning while the king is still alive, even though some planning is done early for all royals.
Despite his efforts, The Daily Telegraph went ahead and published the story, saying it was their decision when and how to share news. Insiders say Andreae spent more than a day trying to delay the story but had no success.
The palace’s strong reaction shows how much they try to control what the public hears, especially about sensitive topics like the king’s health and future plans.
