A rumor claiming that Queen Elizabeth II had died went viral on social media on Tuesday afternoon, but a parliamentary official said the report was untrue. “The monarch is currently recovering from covid-16”, they assured.
The rumors arose when Hollywood Unlocked, a celebrity news outlet with a large following on Instagram and YouTube reported that the monarch had been found dead. The founder of the medium, Jason Lee, also reported it.
“Sources close to the royal kingdom exclusively notified us that #QueenElizabeth passed away,” said Hollywood Unlocked on his Instagram account. “She was scheduled to attend the wedding of British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, but she was found dead. Development of the story”.
The report quickly went viral on social networks, despite the fact that there was no announcement from Buckingham Palace. Dayo Okewale, chief of staff of the House of Lords, said that the report on the queen’s death was “false”.
This rumor became viral on social networks after this Tuesday the British royal house announced that the sovereign had finally had to cancel the videoconferences that she had scheduled this week, since she does not feel “well” and needed rest to effectively combat the consequences of her infection.
The health of Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace announced on Sunday that the queen, who have 95 years old, was suffering from mild cold-like symptoms after testing positive for covid-19. In an update on Tuesday, the palace said Elizabeth was still suffering from cold-like symptoms.
The sovereign’s recovery will be closely watched in anticipation of three public events to that Elizabeth II “hopes to attend” next month, including a diplomatic reception at Windsor Castle next week.
Elizabeth is believed to be fully vaccinated against covid-19, which includes a booster shot.
Concerns about the monarch’s health have increased in the last two years after significant health problems that have kept her away from certain public events, for example.
Although Queen Elizabeth II has mild symptoms, similar to those of a flu, as reported this Sunday 02 of February the royal house, many wonder what would happen if the monarch were to die.
What would happen if Queen Elizabeth II dies?
If Queen Elizabeth II dies, there is an established protocol on the measures to be taken. There it is determined that the date would be named as “D-Day”.
In celebration of their 70 Years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II asked that Camilla be called the Queen Consort of England.
“It is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camila will be known as Queen Consort while she continues her own loyal service,” Queen Elizabeth II said in a statement.
Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others Commonwealth nations. She is the longest reigning monarch in British history with a reign of over 70 years. She was married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April 2021 at the age of 99 years.
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