New reports say the former Duke of York remains on a secret government roster of royals slated for full ceremonial funerals, sparking fresh debate about protocol and public reaction. Read on to discover the full story!
British officials reportedly keep detailed, named contingency plans for royal deaths — nicknamed after famous UK bridges. The most recent example, "Operation London Bridge," was enacted when Queen Elizabeth II died; her husband’s plan was called "Operation Forth Bridge." These plans map out ceremonies, transport and security.
The Daily Mail says Andrew is believed to have a plan that would include a service at St. George’s Chapel and burial at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore. In recent decades many senior royals have been interred at Frogmore rather than the Royal Vault.