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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Dominic Picksley

Mystery of the King Charles Coronation 'scythe' wielding 'Grim Reaper' is solved

The identity of the mysterious ‘Grim Reaper’ figure seen briefly at King Charles III’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey, that caused such a buzz on social media, has been revealed.

During the historic ceremony that was televised live, a cloaked figure was spotted 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.

Theories came from every angle, too, from Meghan Markle in disguise to the spirit of Princess Diana, but the truth has been revealed and the explanation is rather more mundane.

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