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UK radio station apologises for accidentally announcing death of King Charles
Announcement made due to computer error at Radio Caroline’s main studio in Essex
TL;DR
- Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles due to a computer error.
- A 'Death of a Monarch' procedure was mistakenly activated.
- The station fell silent as per protocol and then issued an apology.
- The incident happened during the King and Queen's visit to Northern Ireland.
- Separately, the BBC apologised for broadcasting a repeat of a show due to a scheduling error.