A UK Radio Station Accidentally Announced King Charles’ Death Last Night and Created Chaos
· CosmopolitanA UK radio station accidentally announced that King Charles had died by triggering its “Death of a Monarch” protocol, and had to release a statement clearing things up after causing tons of confusion among listeners.
Per The Telegraph (via Page Six), Radio Caroline stopped its programming and delivered an announcement saying “This is Radio Caroline. We have suspended our normal programs until further notice as a mark of respect following the passing of His Majesty King Charles III. This is Radio Caroline. His Majesty King Charles III has passed away. As a mark of respect, we will play continuous, suitable music until further notice.”
The station ended up releasing an apology, writing on Facebook, “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. 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.”
They ended with, “We apologize to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused.”
Welp!