Viral Photo of King Charles III Predates the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

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10th September 2022

Viral Photo of King Charles III Predates the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

This photo was taken on September 4, 2022 (Twitter).

The Claim

A photo depicts Britain's King Charles III sobbing over the death of his mother.

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Following Queen Elizabeth II's death, social media users began circulating a photo purporting to show Britain's King Charles III crying after his mother's death.

According to protocol, King Charles III must now embark upon a tour of his new Kingdom. Just as his mum has died.

All I’d feel like doing is curling into a ball and crying. Not getting on a plane.

Sums up the nature - and the burden - of Royal duty. pic.twitter.com/kp2o5F2l16
— Matthew Thompson (@mattuthompson) September 8, 2022

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found that it is misleading.

The photo shows King Charles III leaving Crathie Kirk after attending a Sunday Church service in Crathie, Scotland, Britain.

Russell Cheyne, a Reuters photojournalist, captured the photo on September 4, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II's Death

The misleading photo of King Charles III began circulating after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in history, having reigned in the United Kingdom for nearly 70 years. Queen Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1952 after her father, King George VI, died.

Charles III was crowned king immediately after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died.

On September 10, 2022, a historic ceremony officially confirmed his role.

After being crowned at St. James's Palace, Charles III praised the Queen for her "unequaled reign."

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