Photo shows Welsh battalion’s mascot goat, not a ‘ram’ sacrificed for King Charles III

Updated on 21/09/2022 at 14:57

Facebook posts shared hundreds of times have claimed that a “ram” pictured marching with men in regimental regalia was sacrificed in a ritual to mark the crowning of King Charles III. This is false; the animal in the picture is a goat, not a ram, and was not part of any sacrifice. Named Shenkin IV, it is the mascot of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Welsh infantry unit and took part in a parade to mark the king’s proclamation in Cardiff.

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Online posts falsely claim CNN journalist named son after Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi

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Published on 19/08/2022 at 11:13

Old video shows Nigerian governor being booed prior to taking office

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