UK radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’s death
Radio Caroline, a UK radio station, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles due to a computer error. The station played God Save the King and fell silent for 15 minutes before issuing an apology. Listeners expressed shock and relief upon learning it was a mistake, with some finding humor in the situation.
- ▪Radio Caroline mistakenly announced King Charles's death due to a computer error.
- ▪The station played God Save the King and paused programming for 15 minutes before apologizing.
- ▪Listeners reacted with shock and relief, with some sharing humorous responses to the announcement.
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