Radio Caroline, a station based in Essex, inadvertently announced the death of King Charles III during a live broadcast due to a computer error. This incident occurred on May 19, as reported by The Guardian.
The station’s manager, Peter Moore, explained on Facebook that a protocol for announcing the death of a monarch, which all British radio stations maintain, was mistakenly activated. He expressed regret for any distress this may have caused.
The post did not specify how long it took for the error to be identified. At the time of the broadcast, King Charles and Queen Camilla were visiting Northern Ireland.
Radio Caroline's accidental report of King Charles III's death highlights the potential consequences of technical errors in broadcasting. The incident prompted an apology from the station's management and occurred while the royal couple was in Northern Ireland.