Radio Station Accidentally Announces Death of King Charles Due to 'Computer Error'
Radio Station Accidentally Announces Death of King Charles Due to 'Computer Error'
Gina KalsiThu, May 21, 2026 at 10:19 AM UTC
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King Charles on May 20
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A radio station that accidentally announced the death of King Charles has apologized for "any distress caused."
Radio Caroline in Essex, England, said the mistake happened due to a "computer error" at its main studio on Tuesday, May 19, which led to the incorrect statement being made.
“Due to a computer error at our main studio, the death of a monarch procedure, which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require, was accidentally activated on Tuesday afternoon (May 19), mistakenly announcing that HM the King had passed away,” station manager Peter Moore said on social media.
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King Charles at Buckingham Palace on May 12
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He added: "Radio Caroline then fell silent as would be required, which alerted us to restore programming and issue an on-air apology. Caroline has been pleased to broadcast Her Majesty the Queen's, and now the King's, Christmas message and we hope to do so for many years to come.”
"We apologise to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused,” Moore said.
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