Radio Caroline Apologizes for Erroneous Announcement of King Charles III's Death
Radio Caroline, a UK-based radio station, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III due to a computer error. The incident occurred while the King was visiting Northern Ireland. The station's manager, Peter Moore, explained that a 'Death of a Monarch' procedure was inadvertently activated, leading to the false announcement. The station quickly issued an apology to both the King and its listeners for any distress caused. On the day of the incident, King Charles and Queen Camilla were participating in cultural events in Belfast, including a visit to the Titanic distillers and a local charity. The King, who has been undergoing cancer treatment, has been active in public engagements, including recent visits to the United States and the UK Parliament.