As he continues to lead BBC coverage of the Queen’s funeral, many have remarked that Huw Edwards “needs a vacation.”
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, the 61-year-old host has led BBC coverage.
Together with Fergal Keane, also 61, he is presenting BBC News this morning ahead of the Queen’s funeral in Westminster Abbey.
On Twitter, some social media users voiced their desire for the presenter to take a well-deserved rest.
As he continues to lead BBC coverage of the Queen’s funeral, many have remarked that Huw Edwards “needs a vacation.”
The 61-year-old anchor has led BBC coverage since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on Thursday, September 8.
On Twitter, some social media users voiced their desire for the presenter to take a well-deserved vacation.
One person wrote: “@thehuwedwards, you’ve done an incredible job since announcing Her Majesty’s passing. I hope the BBC grants you a well-earned vacation!’
Someone else remarked, “Huw Edwards deserves a six-month vacation after today. How he managed to chat and interview individuals about this topic for ten days straight is beyond my comprehension.
One person joked, “Can someone please give Huw Edwards a pillow and blanket, followed by a lengthy vacation?”
Can we pool our funds on GoFundMe to buy Huw Edwards a vacation once this is all over? The man has been nonstop broadcasting for the past 12 days,’ another joked.
“Has anyone labored harder than the past few weeks? Day of, there is insane pressure to be the guy to proclaim “this is the BBC from London.” Give this man a vacation,’ commented one Twitter user.
Edwards has presented the majority of BBC coverage since the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on September 8.
Last week, BBC One viewers raised concern over the newscaster’s sore-looking right eye.
When the death of Queen Elizabeth II (seen just days before her death) was formally announced at 6.30pm on BBC One, 9.83 million viewers were watching.
One viewer referred to the presenter as “simply fantastic” for his “excellent” coverage.
They wrote, “Huw Edwards is just outstanding once again today.” He is a phenomenal broadcaster. Completely competent, composed, and pragmatic while remaining sensitive.
Someone another remarked, “All broadcasters, notably on BBC, have been exceptional, but is truly remarkable.
“Always the correct tone, isn’t unpleasant when he needs to stop guests to go to live streams, thank you so much!”
Viewers expressed concern for Huw, with some claiming he didn’t get much rest this weekend after breaking the news of the Queen’s death.
“What an exceptional broadcaster. One Twitter user remarked, “He has a remarkable capacity to hold hours of live television together with the informative and thorough expertise it requires.”
The previous week, BBC News viewers expressed concern for Edwards’ health after observing the presenter with a bloodshot right eye.
While documenting the procession of the deceased monarch’s coffin from Holyroodhouse Palace to St Giles Cathedral, the journalist generated anxiety on social media.
Viewers noticed the presenter’s bloodshot eye and said that they hoped he would have it repaired and that he must be “devastated.”
Thursday, September 8, Edwards was also the presenter who broke the news of the Queen’s death to the country.
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