Huw Edwards wears black tie on BBC News amid ongoing concern over Queen’s health

Huw Edwards continued the news coverage amid suspended regular programming (Picture: PA/BBC)

Broadcaster Huw Edwards has been seen wearing a black tie while presenting BBC News amid the ongoing concern surrounding the Queen’s health.

Today, Buckingham Palace announced that the 96-year-old monarch’s health was being monitored at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health.

Members of the royal family including Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are travelling to Scotland to be with her, while BBC One suspended its regular programming to air a special news programme.

At around 10 to 2pm, Edwards appeared on BBC One to continue to the news coverage, with viewers quickly spotting that he was wearing a black tie.

When Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh died in April 2021 at the age of 99, BBC reporters quickly changed into black clothes as a sign of respect.

Several people have commented on Edwards wearing a black tie, with football pundit Gary Lineker tweeting: ‘The fact @thehuwedwards is in the studio and wearing a black tie doesn’t bode well.’

People across the nation have sent well-wishes to the Queen (Picture: AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

More to follow.