Others passed around an official announcement made to look like the king passed away on Sunday.
But theyre all fake.
The king is alive, as far as we can tell.
King Charles III meets with Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, at Buckingham Palace in London on March 13, 2024.Photo: Press Association (AP)
Flag is half mast in Buckingham palace.
Some users on social media have even posted screenshots from livestreams showing the flag at Buckingham Palaceisnt at half-mast.
The fake announcementsimply reads, The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon.
BBC UK has changed its logo from red to black on instagram.
All other BBC location logos are red.
Charles has been king for one year, six months, and 10 days.
Only two monarchs have lasted shorter periods.
Lady Jane Grey was beheaded for treason in 1554 after justnine days on the throne.
And King Edward V died in 1483 after just 78 days in power.
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