King Charlesā death falsely announced, followed by national anthem and 16 minutes of silence | TheBriefWire
King Charlesā death falsely announced, followed by national anthem and 16 minutes of silence
Published 11 August 2026 Ā· europe
King Charlesā death was mistakenly announced on UK radio station Radio Caroline after a staff member accidentally aired pre-recorded statements prepared for such an event
King Charlesā death was mistakenly announced on UK radio station Radio Caroline after a staff member accidentally aired pre-recorded statements prepared for such an event. The broadcast included the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence before regular programming resumed. Ofcom ruled that the station breached broadcast standards over the inaccurate report and delayed correction.
Published: August 11, 2026 ā¢ 10:02 PM IST Ā· Updated: August 11, 2026 ā¢ 10:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
King Charlesā death was mistakenly announced on UK radio station Radio Caroline after a staff member accidentally aired pre-recorded statements prepared for such an event.
The broadcast included the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence before regular programming resumed.
Ofcom ruled that the station breached broadcast standards over the inaccurate report and delayed correction.
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