A United Kingdom radio station, Radio Caroline, has apologised to King Charles III and its listeners after a technical malfunction led to a false announcement claiming the British monarch had d.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the station mistakenly activated its “Death of a Monarch” emergency protocol due to what it described as a computer system error.
In a statement released by station manager Peter Moore, Radio Caroline explained that the error triggered an automatic emergency broadcast announcing the death of King Charles III, followed by the temporary shutdown of regular programming.
“Due to a computer error at our main studio, the death of a monarch was accidentally activated on Tuesday afternoon, mistakenly announcing that HM the King had passed away,” Moore said.
According to the station, the emergency protocol immediately caused the radio service to fall silent, which alerted staff members that soing had gone wrong. Programming was later restored and an on air apology was issued.
The station stressed that the announcement was entirely false and expressed regret over any distress or confusion caused to the royal family and listeners.
“We apologise to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused,” the statement added.
Radio Caroline, elished in 1964, is well known for its broadcasts across Europe and online platforms. The station also noted that it has historically supported royal broadcasts, including Christmas messages from the monarchy.
At the time of the incident, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were carrying out official engagements in Northern Ireland, where they participated in cultural visits and meetings with local officials.
Buckingham Palace has not reported any medical emergency involving the monarch. King Charles has continued public duties in recent months while receiving ongoing medical treatment first disclosed in 2024.
The false announcement quickly gained attention online, sparking confusion among some listeners before the station clarified the situation and corrected the error.
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