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Moment Radio Station Accidentally Announces King Charles' Death

Moment Radio Station Accidentally Announces King Charles' Death

Summary

A U.K. radio station, Radio Caroline, mistakenly announced King Charles III's death during a live broadcast due to a computer error. The station quickly apologized and stopped the false broadcast while investigating the cause.

Key Facts

  • Radio Caroline announced the death of King Charles III by mistake on May 19.
  • The announcement was part of a pre-recorded message intended for use only if the king actually died.
  • A computer error triggered the station’s "royal death protocol," which includes silence and playing the national anthem.
  • The station manager said the pre-recorded messages were disabled and they will use human judgment going forward.
  • Radio Caroline originally began as a pirate radio station in 1964 and is now a licensed broadcaster.
  • The false report caused no major public reaction but highlighted risks of automated messages.
  • King Charles III is currently undergoing cancer treatment, adding believability to the false news.
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