Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, ending her 70-year reign. Her son, King Charles III, was officially proclaimed the country's monarch on Sept. 10.
Social media users are claiming the king has begun using his newfound power to weigh in on U.S. politics.
"King Charles III signs a proclamation stating that Donald Trump won the 2020 Presidential election and is the rightful President by Law," a Sept. 11 Instagram post reads. "Warns Biden and Kamala to vacate the premises within 48 hours or a state of war will exist between America and England."
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The post features a picture of the king signing a document and garnered more than 200 likes within a day. A now-deleted Facebook post amassed more than 400 likes within a day. Similar viral iterations have been shared on Instagram and Twitter.
There is no evidence to suggest the king signed such a proclamation. During his accession ceremony, he signed an oath solidifying the security of the Church of Scotland.
USA TODAY reached out to the user who shared the post for comment.
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