In a swift response to false rumors circulated by Russian media, King Charles III made two public appearances, effectively dispelling speculations about his demise. The 75-year-old monarch was spotted leaving Windsor Castle on Tuesday before arriving at Clarence House. Shortly thereafter, King Charles hosted a momentous audience with Korean War veterans at Buckingham Palace, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the conflict.

Photographs captured King Charles attentively engaging with veterans associated with the Korean War, a conflict that witnessed the service of as many as 60,000 members of the British Armed Forces, resulting in the loss of 1,100 lives. Tragically, approximately 227,000 South Korean troops also perished during the war.

While King Charles met with some Korean War veterans, his sister, Anne, Princess Royal, and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, held a separate reception on his behalf for hundreds of veterans, which the King was unable to attend. Princess Anne delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of her brother, expressing his regret at not being able to attend in person. She highlighted the significance of the milestone and expressed their desire to honor the veterans for their brave service seven decades ago.

News of King Charles' appearances follows a day of unwarranted speculation fueled by Russian state media, prompting both the British government and the British embassies in Moscow and Kyiv to officially confirm that the monarch was alive and well. On Monday, Russian media outlets, along with some social media accounts, erroneously claimed that King Charles had passed away. These false reports then spread to media outlets in Ukraine and Tajikistan.

Amidst this backdrop of misinformation, broader speculation has engulfed the royal family. Conspiracy theories have surfaced regarding the health, whereabouts, and marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William, particularly after the Princess of Wales underwent planned abdominal surgery in January and subsequently receded from public view. Notably, a short video featuring Kate leaving a farm shop in Windsor alongside William garnered attention from tabloids TMZ and The Sun on Monday. Kensington Palace has refrained from commenting on the video.

While King Charles continues to receive undisclosed treatment for cancer, of which he made public earlier this year, he has steadily reduced his duties and public appearances to facilitate his recovery. Other working members of the royal family are collaborating to support the King in his official duties during this time.

As the false reports surrounding King Charles' death are debunked, the monarch's public appearances stand as a testament to his resilience and dedication to his royal duties. The commemorative event honoring Korean War veterans symbolizes the recognition and gratitude extended to those who selflessly served their country more than seven decades ago.