Should we be ashamed of ourselves? Two events involving the Royal Family are the subject of thousands of social media messages and some far-fetched theories.
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Double royal riddle sparks fever of theories
Should we be ashamed of ourselves? Two events involving the Royal Family are the subject of thousands of social media messages and some far-fetched theories.
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What's happening?
The announcement from Buckingham PalaceThe home of Britain's king or queen. was serious: "It is with the deepest sorrowSadness. that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston... His death has come as a great shock to the whole family."
Thomas Kingston was married to Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of one of Queen Elizabeth II's cousins. His was only 45 years old.
On the same day, the Palace announced that Prince William would not attend a memorial service for his godfather the former Greek king due to "personal reasons".
The Daily Mail's front page called a "day of royal tragedyAn event that causes a huge amount of suffering and sadness. and drama". Meanwhile, William's absence was described by journalists as "mysterious".
At once, thousands of people took to social media to share their ideas about what may have happened. Some claimed Kingston may even have been murdered - even though the police said that his death was not suspiciousThe possibility of something being wrong or illegal. .
Others spread rumours about Prince William's wife, Catherine.
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But even Yahoo! News admitted that "all we really know for sure is that William did not attend".
There is nothing new about wild royal rumours. Some people claimed that Elizabeth IThe Tudor Queen of England from 1558 to 1603. was really a man.
One famous author once wrote that the popularity of royal stories made newspapers "fill page upon page with brainless twaddle".
Should we be ashamed of ourselves?
Yes! This is just gossip. The Royal Family should be left in peace while they go through a hard time and grieve for their relative. Anyone who spreads wild ideas should be ashamed.
No! It is human nature to be interested in other people. Most of the time it is not harmful. Talking about the Royal Family is no different to talking about your neighbours.
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Keywords
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Sorrow - Sadness.
Tragedy - An event that causes a huge amount of suffering and sadness.
Suspicious - The possibility of something being wrong or illegal.
Elizabeth I - The Tudor Queen of England from 1558 to 1603.
Double royal riddle sparks fever of theories
Curious: Yesterday’s Mail splash “Day of royal tragedy and drama” launched wild speculation. Glossary
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Sorrow - Sadness.
Tragedy - An event that causes a huge amount of suffering and sadness.
Suspicious - The possibility of something being wrong or illegal.
Elizabeth I - The Tudor Queen of England from 1558 to 1603.