Buckingham Palace today was forced to deny reports that King Charles III died after Russian media on Sunday ran wild with reports based on a dubious-looking “announcement.”
The statement, dated March 18 and featuring the seal of the British monarch’s official London residence, said: “The following announcement is made by royal communications.”
Mash media outlet on Sunday wrote: “Britain’s King Charles III has died, Buckingham Palace reports. The son of Elizabeth II ascended the throne less than a year ago – the coronation took place on May 6, 2023. He was 75 years old. It updated to say “the message turned out to be fake” while adding: “Let us remember that a few months ago he was diagnosed with cancer.”
The palace has however now issued a statement to the Russian state-run TASS news agency denying the report. “We are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official and private business,” it read.
The 75-year-old British king has been undergoing treatment for cancer since late January. It comes as Charles’ daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, continues to fuel speculations about her health following abdominal surgery on Jan. 17.