UK Radio Caroline Mistakenly Announces King Charles III’s Death
A UK radio station stunned listeners by abruptly suspending its broadcast to declare King Charles III dead. The mix-up happened on May 19 when Radio Caroline’s computer system triggered its “Death of a Monarch” procedure. For about 15 minutes, the station played a tribute and fell silent before staff realised the error. Station manager Peter Moore later apologised and blamed the incident on a technical glitch in the main studio. Social media lit up with surprised reactions from listeners who feared the worst. The blunder highlights strict UK protocols for royal announcements and the risks of automated systems.
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