On Tuesday, King Charles was spotted being driven out of Windsor Castle and arriving at Clarence House in Westminster as he continues his cancer treatment.
The King was pictured in a suit in the back of a Bentley vehicle as it was driven with a police escort from his Berkshire home before heading to London.
After a short time in Clarence House, he was seen waving to the public as he left in the back of the car.
This appearance, his first since rumors of his death had circulated, was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper, showing the monarch’s return to Clarence House in London.
Buckingham Palace was quick to refute the rumors that suggested the 75-year-old king had passed away. These speculations began circulating on Sunday evening, sparked by a widely shared but fabricated statement on social media, erroneously attributed to the Palace, announcing the monarch’s sudden death.
Further confusion was caused by circulating images and footage depicting the British flag at half-mast above the palace. It was later clarified that these were from previous coverage related to Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, and not related to any current events concerning King Charles III.
There had been earlier reports suggesting that the BBC had been put on alert for a significant announcement from the royal family, yet no confirmation came from the broadcaster. It is standard protocol for Buckingham Palace to inform the media in advance of significant royal announcements. This procedure was followed, for instance, last February when the palace discreetly informed journalists of King Charles’s cancer diagnosis.
King Charles III, who ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022, has been a figure of considerable public interest throughout his life. Before becoming king, Charles was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, actively involved in numerous charitable activities and speaking on issues ranging from architecture and the environment to social inclusion.
