UK radio station mistakenly announces the death of King Charles III

On Tuesday, May 19, the British radio station Radio Caroline mistakenly broadcast an announcement stating that King Charles III had died. The station’s director, Peter Moore, attributed the incident to a technical malfunction in the main studio's computer system. The broadcast triggered an emergency protocol titled 'Death of a Monarch,' which included playing the national anthem 'God Save the King' and a 15-minute silence. The radio station subsequently issued an apology to the King and its listeners through social media and on-air statements. At the time of the error, King Charles was reportedly conducting an official visit to Northern Ireland. All British radio stations maintain emergency protocols for such scenarios, which are intended to be used only in the event of a royal passing. Radio Caroline, which has been operational since 1964, expressed hope that it would continue to broadcast messages from the monarch for many years to come.