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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Inaccurate Report Falsely Claims Queen Elizabeth II Has Died - HarpersBAZAAR.com

It’s business as usual today at Windsor Castle, BAZAAR.com has learned.

A senior royal spokesperson says that, despite still experiencing some cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Queen Elizabeth is continuing with her work from home.

Last night, an inaccurate report falsely claimed that the monarch had passed away amid her coronavirus battle, hours after Buckingham Palace confirmed she was experiencing only “mild” symptoms and continuing with “light duties.”

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The palace has not addressed the allegation; instead, it tweeted a BBC teaser about the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration weekend, which will be held in 100 days, in June, as a celebration of the 95-year-old British monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

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There’s 100 days to go until the #PlatinumJubilee celebration Weekend!

As the countdown begins, tonight's @BBCTheOneShow will be broadcast live from Buckingham Palace to showcase how you can get involved to celebrate this landmark event.

7pm @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer pic.twitter.com/ISGyTSgGqh

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 23, 2022

The duke and duchess of Cambridge also held back from responding to the report; in fact, Duchess Kate looked poised and radiant as ever both yesterday and...



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