Buckingham Palace was forced to deny reports that King Charles III has died on Monday after Russian media ran wild with reports based on a dubious-looking “announcement.”

The statement, dated March 18 and featuring the seal of the British monarch’s official London residence, stated: “The following announcement is made by royal communications. The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon.”

The palace issued a statement to the Russian state-run TASS news agency denying the report.

“We are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official and private business,” it read.

The 75-year-old British king has been treated for cancer since late January.

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