Radio Caroline Triggers King’s Protocol by Mistake — Manager Issues Apology

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News (1 / 1) 21.05.2026 10:55 / Olga

A routine at a UK radio station was accidentally set off, causing confusion and a swift apology from management. Read on to discover the full story!

What went wrong

On Tuesday, May 19, Radio Caroline in Essex experienced a computer error at its main studio that unintentionally activated the broadcaster's "death of a monarch" procedure. The automated sequence led the station to fall silent and created an incorrect on-air message about His Majesty the King.