X is flooded with posts that claim that Union Flags were flying at half-mast outside government buildings across the UK, with the BBC reportedly being on standby for an "imminent announcement" from the Royal Family. This led netizens to express concerns about the well-being of King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales Aka Kate Middleton, particularly amid Kate's recent surgery. However, these claims lack confirmation from the Royal Family, and many have debunked the rumours, suggesting that the images could be from unrelated events or from past occurrences. A clarification emerged from community notes on X, which debunked the rumours and said the photo of lowered flags were related to Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022. Notably, the initial rumour was fueled by some who pointed out BBC's logo on X made in black colour. However, the fact is BBC logo has various colours for different divisions, including black. King Charles III to Undergo Surgery: King Charles to Receive Enlarged Prostate Treatment.
Union Flags Flying at Half-Mast in UK?
🔥 BREAKING: Reports that the Union Flag is flying at half-mast at some Government Buildings across the United Kingdom tonight amid reports the BBC is on standby for an "imminent announcement" from the Royal Family.
Is this related to Kate Middleton’s condition? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/MoeHk5w5Fs
— Cillian (@CilComLFC) March 17, 2024
BBC on Standby?
What we know so far:
• Reports of Union Flags flying at half-mast outside Government Buildings across the UK.
• BBC reportedly on standby for an "imminent announcement" from the Royal Family.
• @BBC’s profile picture is black.
Are King Charles III and Kate Middleton okay? pic.twitter.com/AoirRbsSPf
— Cillian (@CilComLFC) March 18, 2024
Questions Linger Amid Kate Middleton's Surgery
Checking rumors and it looks like no flags at half mast and the “BBC blackout” rumor came from a guy who pointed out that their logo is “now” black (suggesting a death), but there’s no change in the logos. They have different colored logos for each division and one is black.…
— Mandy Powers Norrell (@MPowersNorrell) March 18, 2024
Community Notes: Clarifying Speculation Over Union Flag
BREAKING: Reports that the Union Flag is flying at half-mast at some Government Buildings across the United Kingdom tonight amid reports the BBC is on standby for an "imminent announcement" from the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/K05p4CFtvU
— The General (@GeneralMCNews) March 17, 2024
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