Summary of news
- A mysterious figure appeared on video in the corridors of Westminster Abbey.
- The silhouette appears to be that of a woman wearing a long black robe and holding a staff.
- No one seems to have noticed the strange happenings.
- The images sparked mixed reactions on social media.
Mysterious figure walks through the corridors of Westminster Abbey during the coronation
A mysterious figure appeared on video in the corridors of Westminster Abbey, where the coronation of King Charles 3 took place in London this Saturday (6), intriguing netizens. The silhouette appears to be that of a woman wearing a long black robe and holding a staff or similar object.
In the video, a person can be seen walking quickly while soldiers march to the interior room where the coronation took place. (see video below). No one seems to have noticed the strange happenings.
The pictures triggered different reactions on social networks: while some were afraid, others made fun of it. But something macabre caught most’s attention: the character’s resemblance to the film and cartoon personification of Death, wearing a black tunic and wielding a scythe. Netizens wondered who “Death” was looking for in the corridors of Westminster Abbey.
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Some people were skeptical, saying they didn’t believe the apparition had anything to do with anything macabre or supernatural. Taking to Twitter, one user argued that the character is likely not a “ghostly figure” but “just a religious leader” walking through the church.
See the world leaders King Charles III congratulated
Several heads of state congratulated King Charles III, who was crowned King of the United Kingdom this Saturday (6), in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London
US President Joe Biden, who did not attend the coronation, tweeted to congratulate King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla. He said he was “proud that the First Lady is representing the United States on this historic occasion.” Biden added that “the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom is a source of strength for both our peoples.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen published a post on Twitter congratulating Charles and Camilla and highlighting what the couple’s coronation means to them. Unlike Biden, Ursula was present at the ceremony, along with her husband Heiko von der Leyen, who is pictured next to her. “The coronation of Charles is a testament to the enduring strength of the British monarchy, a symbol of stability and continuity,” he wrote.
Similarly, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who also attended the coronation, described the ceremony as “a symbol of the enduring strength of Britain,” a member of the Transatlantic Military Alliance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan sent a message of congratulations to the sovereign. They say in the text that the international community faces “unprecedented” challenges and called on the UK to pursue a longterm strategy for “peace” and “cooperation”. “China stands ready to work with the United Kingdom to strengthen friendship between their two peoples,” they added.
German President Olaf Scholz is visiting Kenya, but he did not fail to congratulate Charles, albeit from afar. In his message, he underlined the monarch’s commitment to protecting the environment: “It was and is very important to me that he is someone who advocates for close cooperation between Britain and the European Union and who is fighting his own fight for climate protection. ”
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the coronation and spoke personally to Charles and Camilla. Nevertheless, he insisted on recording the event on social media: “Congratulations to King Charles III. and Queen Camilla, friends of France,” he wrote on Twitter. “Proud to be standing next to you on this historic day”
Finally, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her “best wishes to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the entire British people”. She took the opportunity to praise the Italian craftsmanship on display at Westminster Abbey, where the coronation ceremony took place: Pavimento Cosmati, the mosaic floor on which the throne stands, was “masterfully created by Italian craftsmen” and “still impresses.” world today and reminds us of the rich collaboration between Italy and the United Kingdom which we are sure (…) will be further strengthened under King Charles.”