Britain's King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown, waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony. Picture: AFP
Is it a hoax or the real deal? A video circulating on Twitter shows a spooky figure wandering around King Charles III's coronation, leaving viewers wondering if it's genuine or a fabrication.
According to Twitter users, during King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, an eerie figure of the Grim Reaper was spotted by some.
Several individuals shared screenshots of TV footage that displayed what seemed to be a hooded, cloaked entity carrying a tool resembling a scythe.
So, there was a spooky, Grim Reaper-like figure strolling through the background of King Charles III's coronation, and nobody batted an eye?
I mean, it's not like this was just some dude in a hoodie – we're talking about a massive, hooded figure carrying a freaking scythe!
Were all the attendees too busy worrying about which fork to use for the fancy banquet to notice?
Anyone else see the Grim Reaper make an appearance at the Coronation? #Coronation pic.twitter.com/Zc4lGVr1Rm
— Andrew Turnbull (@ajt55) May 6, 2023
The Grim Reaper is a symbol of death and mortality. Depicted as a skeletal figure cloaked in a dark robe, the Reaper is often portrayed as carrying a scythe, which represents the cutting of the thread of life.
In folklore and popular culture, the Grim Reaper is a powerful and haunting reminder of the inevitability of death.
Either way, I'm starting to think that King Charles III's coronation looked more like a Halloween party.
@Joe captioned the video: ‘’Anyone else just notice the Grim Reaper at Westminster Abbey? 👀 #Coronation.’’
Anyone else just notice the Grim Reaper at Westminster Abbey? 👀#Coronation pic.twitter.com/77s4XIY17i
— Joe (@realjoegreeeen) May 6, 2023
While this seems scary, viewers used the opportunity to joke around, with Jeff Griffen saying it’s ‘Megan Markle’.
Megan markle…
— Jeff Griffin (@Jeff54834774) May 6, 2023
Ed Kendrick wrote: ‘’High security should allow the identity of the grim reaper to be revealed. No doubt this is an official walk-in.’’
High security should allow the identity of the grim reaper to be revealed. No doubt this is an official walk-in.
— Ed Kendrick (@whole2th) May 8, 2023
While it's unclear whether the footage of the Grim Reaper-like figure at King Charles III's coronation is a genuine paranormal sighting or just a cleverly staged hoax, it's definitely causing a stir on social media.
Whether taken seriously or with a pinch of salt, the spooky video is sure to leave viewers feeling uneasy.