UK Radio Station Mistakenly Announces King Charles's Death
Radio Caroline, a former British pirate radio station, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles on Tuesday afternoon due to a computer error. The error triggered the 'death of a monarch' procedure, which caused the station to fall silent. Station manager Peter Moore apologized for any distress caused. The incident occurred at the station's main studio in Maldon, Essex. Moore noted that all UK stations hold such procedures in readiness but hope never to use them. Radio Caroline has broadcast the monarch's Christmas message for years and hopes to continue.
Key facts
- Radio Caroline mistakenly announced the death of King Charles.
- The announcement was due to a computer error on Tuesday afternoon.
- The error triggered the 'death of a monarch' procedure.
- The station fell silent as required by the procedure.
- Station manager Peter Moore issued an apology.
- The incident occurred at the studio in Maldon, Essex.
- Radio Caroline has broadcast the monarch's Christmas message.
- The station hopes to continue broadcasting the Christmas message.
Entities
Institutions
- Radio Caroline
Locations
- Maldon
- Essex
- United Kingdom