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This Image Does Not Show British Flags Lowered for an Important Announcement

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19th March 2024
This Image Does Not Show British Flags Lowered for an Important Announcement
Lowering the British flags after the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Anadolu)

The Claim

Flags are flown at half-mast in Britain.

Emerging story

Recently, accounts and pages on the social media platform X have been circulating an image claiming to show the lowering of flags in Britain, amid expectations of an important announcement.

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The image is old and does not depict the lowering of flags in Britain, despite expectations of an important announcement in the country soon.

Lowering the British Flag at Istanbul Consulate After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

The circulated image dates back to September 2022, showing the British flag lowered to half-mast above the British Consulate General in Istanbul in mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II at that time.

Lowering the British Flag at Istanbul Consulate After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

On September 8, 2022, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II shortly after revealing a sudden deterioration in her health condition. The longest-reigning British monarch passed away at the age of 96, having served as the queen of the United Kingdom for 70 years since ascending to the throne at the age of 25.

the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Rumors Swirl About an Imminent Announcement From the British Royal Palace

The circulation of the image came after media reports indicated an impending announcement from the royal family, coinciding with rumors surrounding Princess Kate Middleton since her surgery in January of last year.

English media outlets reported that the BBC's events production unit had been informed to remain on high alert for an extremely important announcement from the royal family at any moment, but the broadcasting corporation did not confirm anything.

Forbes website mentioned that rumors continue to spread online about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Wales, who has not appeared in public since Christmas after reports surfaced that she underwent abdominal surgery.

Rumors Swirl About an Imminent Announcement From the British Royal Palace

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