Huw Edwards should be knighted for 'magnificent' Queen's death coverage, say fans
ok.co.ukFans have called for BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards to be knighted for his "magnificent" coverage of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II.The monarch died on Thursday, 8 September at her home in Balmoral, Scotland, with King Charles, as he is now known, by her side.
Other family members including Prince William and Prince Harry rushed to pay their respects, with the latter tragically arriving Elizabeth II's death was announced.
It was a poignant and historical moment when 61 year old Huw - who has anchored on major royal milestones throughout the years - announced the death of the Queen at 6.30pm on Thursday, having been on air since 12pm presenting rolling coverage.
After an image of the flag at Buckingham Palace was shown at half mast, he told viewers: “A few moments ago Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” Huw then read out the statement from the Palace while dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and black tie, in line with the BBC’s dress code for when a member of the royal family dies as a mark of respect.
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