Al Arabiya interpreter goes viral for questionable error in King Charles III speech

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Sep 19 2022 | 00:03:53

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An interpreter working for the Dubai-based news channel Al Arabiya likely learned that lesson this past week after accidentally leading an audience to believe that King Charles III was pleased to announce the death of his mother.

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