The BBC’s depiction of the Queen’s medical concerns has been criticized for being “pre-emptive and ill-judged” because of presenter Huw Edward’s black tie.
Today, Buckingham Palace stated that the Queen has been placed under medical observation due to doctors’ health concerns.
Since then, the BBC has replaced its regular programming with continuous news coverage presented by Huw Edwards in a black suit and black tie.
Alastair Stewart, an experienced journalist, criticized the decision of the broadcaster due to its appearance.
On Twitter, he commented, “A black tie at this time is premature and misguided.” This is due to the BBC’s Sissons memory.
Mr. Stewart responded to a user who questioned whether it was to save time in the event of Her Majesty’s passing by saying, “We have all practiced it so many times.” There is a natural delay for making the necessary adjustments.’
The BBC’s coverage of the Queen’s medical concerns has been criticized as “pre-emptive and ill-judged” because of Huw Edwards’ black tie during a continuous BBC One program.
Stewart, a former ITV presenter who presently works for GB News, was referring to Peter Sissons of the BBC, who wore a burgundy tie upon announcing the death of the Queen Mother.
The late BBC News Reader, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 77, was highly criticized for wearing a burgundy tie upon announcing the death of the Queen Mother in 2002.
Peter was criticized for not donning a black tie when delivering the news, as was customary for ITV newscasters.
The dispute was extensively reported at the time, with media sources claiming the BBC was left’red-faced’ Sissons writes in his 2011 memoir that the criticism still stings.
BBC One has paused all regular programming till 6 p.m. due to the news regarding Her Majesty’s health.
Bargain Hunt was taken off the air to notify viewers that doctors were “concerned” about Her Majesty’s health, according a Thursday afternoon statement from Buckingham Palace.
Peter Sissons, a BBC newsreader, announced the death of the Queen Mother in 2002 while wearing a burgundy tie. He was later criticized for not wearing a black tie for the occasion.
The BBC One afternoon programming schedule has been relocated to BBC Two.
Thursday at 12:40 p.m., the popular daytime program in which two teams are allocated £300 to find the greatest bargains to sell at auction was canceled.
Twenty minutes prior to the 1 o’clock news, viewers were watching as one of the Bargain Hunt presenters hoisted an umbrella above his head and joked about “the rain and the damp” before the screen went black.
Joanna Gosling, a broadcaster for BBC News, then appeared to break the news.
She stated, “Welcome, BBC One viewers.” Buckingham Palace has informed us that the Queen is under medical observation in Balmoral.
The physicians have become concerned about her health, and she is currently under their care.
It is believed that she is at ease, and her close family has been notified.
On Thursday afternoon, BBC News presenter Huw Edwards was seen wearing a black tie while presenting live news.
Thursday, Buckingham Palace released the following statement: ‘Following this morning’s additional evaluation, the Queen’s physicians are concerned about Her Majesty’s health and have suggested she remain under medical observation.
The Queen continues to reside in comfort at Balmoral.
When contacted about the abrupt change from Bargain Hunt, the BBC responded, “We have no comment.”