Buckingham Palace confirms the rumor, Charles III is…See more

King Charles III is still alive despite a viral report claiming otherwise.

March 18, after a Russian news organization shared an “announcement” that Charles, 75, had died.

“We are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official and private business,” the palace shared in a statement to the Russian state-run TASS news agency on Monday.

The following announcement is made by royal communications

The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon,” the fake statement read.

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Speculation about Charles’ health has ramped up amid reports that the BBC is preparing for a major announcement regarding the royal family. While some fans believe that the news will be about Princess Kate Middleton and her whereabouts following her abdominal surgery, other rumors suggest the palace will offer an on Charles’ cancer battle.