Rumor – A DNA test allegedly proved that King Charles III is not the biological father of William and Harry.
Analysis
In recent days, posts pointing to an alleged scandal within the British Royal Family have regained strength on social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. These messages claim that King Charles III underwent a DNA test that revealed he is not the biological father of Princes William and Harry.
These posts are accompanied by suspicious links or videos from unreliable channels, suggesting that King Charles forbade Harry from calling him father, that William severed ties with the king, and that the DNA results shocked the UK. Below are some of the versions of the content circulating online:
Version 1: King Charles forbade Prince Harry from calling him father after a DNA test proved that James Hewitt is Prince Harry’s father. Full story below
Version 2: “Harry, you are permanently excluded from the royal family,” King Charles publicly announced the DNA test results, causing Harry to cover his face in tears. The truth shocked the entire nation… See more below
Version 3: Prince William cuts ALL ties after DNA results confirm King Charles is NOT his father: “I always knew he wasn’t my father…” (For full information, check the link in the comments)
Fact-check
The messages claiming that a DNA test proved King Charles is not William and Harry’s father have gone viral in many places. To verify their accuracy, we answer: 1) Did a DNA test confirm that King Charles is not the father of Princes William and Harry? 2) Is there any chance that William and Harry are not King Charles’ sons? 3) Are there other similar hoaxes about the British Royal Family?
Did a DNA test confirm that King Charles is not the father of Princes William and Harry?
No, this information is false. There is no confirmation from official sources or credible media outlets that a DNA test involving King Charles and his sons was conducted. Nor has there been any official statement about it.
In fact, this same claim has been debunked before. In a publication on Boatos.org, we showed how similar content was created based on unfounded speculation and decontextualized images.
Is there any chance that William and Harry are not King Charles’ sons?
There is no evidence supporting this theory. Although Lady Diana confirmed she had a relationship with James Hewitt, it began only after Harry was born. Hewitt himself has publicly stated that he is not the prince’s father. Speculations about paternity are old and based only on physical appearance, not proven facts.
Are there other similar hoaxes about the British Royal Family?
Yes, rumors involving the British Royal Family are frequent. Recently, false claims have circulated suggesting that King Charles would abdicate the throne in April 2025 or that he removed Queen Camilla’s title to make Princess Anne queen. These hoaxes often appear on sensationalist pages and YouTube channels that profit from clicks and views.
Conclusion
The messages claiming that a DNA test proved King Charles III is not the father of William and Harry are false. There is no confirmation or evidence to support this, and the allegations have already been debunked. The content is part of a series of recurring fake news stories about the British Royal Family.
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