Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.
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"The earlier information had been incorrect and was due to a technical issue."
— King Charles III , Celebrity
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A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.
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