Liz Truss Did Not Murder Queen Elizabeth II
The Claim
The former Prime Minister Liz Truss murdered Queen Elizabeth II.
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Following the resignation of the former Prime Minister Liz Truss, social media users circulated a claim alleging that she murdered Queen Elizabeth II, then resigned.
Misbarâs Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be satirical.
The claim was first shared as a satirical criticism of the former prime ministerâs short service term and lack of achievements during it.
Although the original claim was shared humorously, some internet users used more confident terms stating, âshe literally murdered the queen.â
The Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth, the longest serving British monarch, passed away on September 8, 2022.
According to the official death certificate shared with the public, Queen Elizabeth II âdied of old age.â
The document stated that the late queen died at 3.10pm on 8 September at Balmoral Castle, Ballater.
Liz Truss Resigns
On October 20, Liz Truss resigned from her role as prime minister, becoming the shortest serving PM in the history of the U.K.
Truss stated: âI recognise that, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative party. I have therefore spoken to His Majesty the King to notify him that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative party.â
Following the resignation of Liz Truss, the ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak became the prime minister. Sunk had lost the Conservative leadership contest to Truss six weeks ago.
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