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UK radio station apologizes after false King Charles death announcement

newsMay 21, 20261258

A UK university radio station repeatedly and mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III during a live broadcast and has issued a formal apology. The station said a software fault triggered an automated pre-recorded message that declared "His Majesty King Charles III has passed away" multiple times before presenters stopped the feed. The station apologized to King Charles III and listeners and said it has launched an internal review into the error. False death announcements for a reigning monarch highlight risks in automated broadcasting systems and the potential for serious public confusion around national institutions.

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