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Dominic Picksley & Tasha Hall

King Charles Coronation's 'Grim Reaper' mystery figure is finally explained following royal fans' confusion

Thousands across the globe tuned in to the historic Coronation last week at Westminster Abbey, which saw 74-year-old Charles officially crowned as King alongside his wife, now Queen Camilla, in a weekend of celebrations for the monarchy.

But one notable moment of the landmark event left many royal fans taking to Twitter confused at who the cloaked mysterious ‘Grim Reaper’ figure was, having briefly appeared in the background of the coverage on May 6.

During the ceremony, the 'figure' was seen in the live TV coverage scurrying beneath the rood screen of the abbey, holding what looked to be a long staff, although some people described it as a scythe, something that the Grim Reaper would be holding.

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