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False death announcement of King Charles III. on British radio

A radio station accidentally announced the death of King Charles III., causing confusion.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A British radio station accidentally spread the death announcement of King Charles III. This occurred during a live broadcast when a staff member, curious about the protocol, triggered an error. The station's head confirmed in May that the 'Monarch' protocol was mistakenly activated.

During the broadcast, the king's death was announced accompanied by the national anthem and a minute of silence. The situation led to significant astonishment and concern among listeners and royal fans.

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