Radio Caroline, a radio station based in Essex, UK, has publicly apologized for mistakenly announcing the death of King Charles on May 19, 2023. The error occurred due to a computer malfunction that activated the 'Death of a Monarch' protocol, a procedure that UK radio stations maintain for such announcements. Station manager Peter Moore addressed the incident on Facebook, expressing regret for any distress caused to listeners and to the King himself. Following the erroneous announcement, the station went silent, as required by protocol, before resuming programming and issuing an apology. The incident unfolded while King Charles and Queen Camilla were on a visit to Northern Ireland, where they participated in local cultural activities. The station's broadcast from the time of the announcement was not available for playback the next day. Founded in 1964, Radio Caroline has a storied history as a former pirate radio station, known for its rebellious spirit against strict radio licensing laws in the UK.