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

Episode 217 • September 19, 2022 • 00:03:53
Al Arabiya interpreter goes viral for questionable error in King Charles III speech
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Al Arabiya interpreter goes viral for questionable error in King Charles III speech

Sep 19 2022 | 00:03:53

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

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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