Queen, line of succession TOP SECRET evacuation plan during nuclear war

Queen and family to be displaced to secret places in times of nuclear attack

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Queen, line of succession TOP SECRET evacuation plan during nuclear war
Queen, line of succession TOP SECRET evacuation plan during nuclear war

Queen and other family members are to be protected under all circumstances in case of a nuclear attack.

Operation ‘Python’ was created back in 1986 to ensure all royals and other important people from the Downing Street are dispersed in to different parts of UK.

The locations include yachts, bunkers, passenger ferries and more, notes OK! These places were to be well equipped with food supplies and communication tools.

"If a level three ‘catastrophic emergency’, such as a nuclear attack or natural disaster, were to strike, there are still plans in place to keep the most senior royals safe," reports Express.co.uk.

"But Operation ‘Candid’, drawn up by the Cabinet Office, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Ministry of Defence and diplomatic protection, naturally have to be kept secret. What is known is that the royals will likely be dispersed away from London," adds the outlet.

They would be displaced to famous royal residencies, including Balmoral and Sandringham. Special attention to Prince Charles, Prince William and his kids would be paid, considering their direct line of succession.

"Nuclear journalist Julie McDowall believes the idea of spreading our leaders around in different places would be the best way to ensure our Government would still exist after nuclear war, reported the I," reports the outlet.