BBC
Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
Monday, August 10, 2026
Radio Caroline broadcast an announcement of King Charles III's death on January 14, 2026, without verification. The station did not air a correction and apology until 30 minutes after the broadcast. Ofcom determined the station breached its broadcasting standards code. Radio Caroline is a pirate radio station operating without a license.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckge094k2k1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss