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2024 - 3 - 19

Russian Media Spreads Fake News of King Charles III's Death, Buckingham Palace Responds

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False rumors of King Charles III's demise circulate on Russian media, causing a stir in the UK. Buckingham Palace swiftly denies the claims, setting the record straight.

False reports of King Charles III's death have surfaced, originating from Russian media outlets. The news quickly spread, prompting UK officials to firmly deny the rumors. Amidst the chaos, Buckingham Palace addressed the viral reports, confirming that King Charles III is very much alive and well. The pro-Vladimir Putin Russian media outlets were at the center of the misinformation, even sharing a photoshopped Buckingham Palace death announcement. Despite the spread of fake news, the UK embassy in Ukraine clarified the situation, emphasizing that the reports were entirely false.

In a swift response to the false claims, Buckingham Palace reiterated that King Charles III is alive and dismissed the death rumors. The incident shed light on the power of misinformation and the need for accurate reporting in today's fast-paced digital age. The royal family's resilience against such fake news highlights the importance of verifying sources and maintaining credibility amidst online rumors.

To add to the confusion, a Pakistani news outlet was responsible for reigniting the false reports on March 16, leading to further speculation. Despite the turmoil, Buckingham Palace has stood firm in denying the fabricated news of King Charles III's death, reaffirming his well-being and dismissing the baseless claims.

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False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outlets (The Guardian)

One site reported monarch's purported demise only to later concede: 'Most likely, the information is fake'

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UK officials deny reports claiming King Charles III has passed away (Business Standard)

King Charles Death Rumours: Multiple media outlets, including those in Russia, claimed on Monday that King Charles III had passed away.

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UK declares King Charles is alive after international reports claim he ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Pro-Vladimir Putin Russian media outlets rapidly spread a photoshopped Buckingham Palace death announcement across the country along with the fake report. WATCH ...

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Buckingham Palace Addresses Viral Reports of King Charles' Death (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales proceeds through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, ...

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Is King Charles dead? Buckingham Palace responds (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Buckingham Palace is denying claims that King Charles III died on Monday after Russian media published reports based on an "announcement" that quickly went ...

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Russian media falsely announces King Charles' death (Newshub)

Buckingham Palace is scrambling to deny fake statements published by Russian media claiming King Charles is dead. The UK embassy in Ukraine said in a short ...

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Buckingham Palace Denies King Charles III Has Died After Viral ... (Us Weekly)

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III is alive despite a Russian news report claiming otherwise.

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King Charles III Is Not Dead Yet, Despite Rumors (Vulture)

Is King Charles dead? No. How did the rumors start? Pakistani news outlet The News International reported on March 16 that the royal family was prepping British ...

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Royal Family Update: Palace silences fake Russian media report ... (Hindustan Times)

Several Russian media outlets, including Sputnik, spread the false news of King Charles' death. They claimed that the monarch died after battling cancer.

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