Broadcasts interrupted to announce the death of Queen Elizabeth II

[@paulhill6630]

ITV really messed up the most important announcement of a career.

[@ivator]

Based

[@0o.__lilly__.o0]

ikr what was that woman doing 😅

[@Leinad0001]

"Just say the Queen has died...ffs" "THE QUEEN HAS DIED...FFS"

[@Tiptop9278]

​@@0o.__lilly__.o0waiting for the statement to appear on the prompter?

[@StockyScoresRaoraPantheraFC]

Wtf Is ITV?

[@Itsmbp2394]

The channel 4 one was so ominous. The channel 4 logo being in the corner, disjointed, the screen black. Terrifying.

[@GearHead36]

That one was definitely scary...

[@Feg1989]

Why?

[@woobgamer5210]

the fact that the logo was falling and then just cut to it being borked in the corner

[@vm_duc]

almost thought that was an analog horror ARG.

[@thegamer-12]

I think that was just Channel 4's branding. But yeah it could be more colorful. Atleast the presenter wasn't confused at first *cough* ITV

[@Lambertv]

everybody gangsta until the black and white BBC News Report screen appears

[@thetraveller334]

cringe

[@namanrameshnayak9254]

​​@thetraveller334 cringe Edit : got ratioed lmfao

[@lilyfurley9833]

Uwu

[@BusDriver69]

​@@thetraveller334 Fraud of a human

[@Oioioi428sigma]

@@thetraveller334cringe

[@zacharygrossman8316]

i find it fascinating that you can hear the paper being slipped to them... by "a few moments ago", they mean they found out THAT SECOND

[@ImNotBeingFunny]

Nah, they found out a good while before, they were just waiting on the official statement. They are given time to put on their black tie etc.

[@sameehanadeem6411]

@@ImNotBeingFunnythey were told to put on the black uniform to be prepared in case so I think they did find out that very second unfortunately

[@ImNotBeingFunny]

​@@sameehanadeem6411they weren't wearing black, that would be disrespectful...it went to a cutaway and he was in his black tie when they came back, that's literaly how I knew she had passed, because he changed his tie.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

​@@lewisallan9963*you're

[@pd9935]

They knew hours before we did

[@dannyzero692]

A lot of people love her, a lot of people don’t, but we can agree that her death was extremely impactful when it was announced.

[@zachsingh1]

No lol

[@tustinrocknrollfan4798]

The most impactful death was Josip Broz Tito's, our president's funeral remains the largest funeral by number of foreign politicical attendees ever recorded.

[@thelegostopmotiondude9960]

No

[@jgf6072]

Not at all haha

[@TempoMotions]

it really wasnt

[@zeptier1172]

It feels so weird to experience this. She has been Queen since LOOOOOOONG before I was born. I knew she was old but for some reason I never thought that she would pass while I was still in my twenties.

[@FraserAtSea]

Get this man an award - this was handled perfectly.

[@MM-zc6qv]

Huw ?

[@rickardnyberg4899]

@D Everyone who has got an order or a medal has got it for doing their job perfectly

[@DS9TREK]

​@D you're not perfect then :p

[@matt815]

@@DS9TREK no one is

[@sonnieM]

This wont age well

[@irisolivas2199]

I’m not a royalist, but in a weird way I am fond of the royal family. The queens death did bring out a somber feeling. She was queen long before I was even born, and for some reason I never imagined that she would stop being queen.

[@wentoneisendon6502]

Same here. The UK will never be the same. QEII was paramount in opening up the family, charity work and public appearances

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

She never did.......... that's why she commanded respect and admiration

[@Gayalert69]

Why do you say you're not a royalist? You clearly are. You recognise and value the role of the monarchy. The UK is just one of a a group of lucky European nations which have a monarch - and they are, without exception, the most democratic, the most liberal, the most economically, socially and politically progressive and forward thinking nations on the planet. I'm proud to be pro monarchy and stand shoulder to shoulder with millions of Danes, Spaniards, Belgians, Swedes, Dutch etc etc. Rather a constitutional King or Queen than have to put up with Putin or Trump or any other 'elected' head of state.

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK ( Not My £52,000 per HOUR King ! )

[@mickyboy7586]

​@@richardmurphy4520it's a fact that elected heads of state cost more than a monarchy and generate much less income dumb ass.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I love how the character on Channel 4 said, "Hold on," right before the interruption.

[@eroche913]

ITV had one job. And 50 years to prepare for it.

[@creativechannel6994]

You had one job. Just the one.

[@misterwhipple2870]

Can you imagine how big the t*rd in her p*nt*es was when that broadcast was cut off? Hee hee hee hee hee . . .

[@bcal4877]

Lol, actually 70 years

[@atinygoose6199]

I get it though. You want absolute certainty. Imagine announcing it if she hadn't died.

[@stevemccullagh36]

Channel 5 didn't do much better. Amateurish and embarrassing.

[@StephALowry29]

I'm an American and I still won't forget what Queen Elizabeth did for us Americans when 9/11 happened. She had the guards play our national anthem and raise our flag. Some people from the United Kingdom had passed away during the attacks on our country.

[@m.h.6499]

I’ll never forget that, either. It was on television coverage here that the Queen asked her own Guards to play our anthem at Buckingham Palace. You could see people outside the Palace, many Americans, in tears, and so appreciative. A true gesture of solidarity. Queen Elizabeth is missed. 🇺🇸

[@m.h.6499]

I heard that there were 67 from the U.K. 😢💔

[@erincrosby9087]

What makes it more special is that the Star Spangled Banner is about us fighting England in the War of 1812

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Like what? you're own Government did it.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Oh woop de woop ! you a greedy Betty fan now ?.

[@cardinalsin3332]

There was something about knowing that I would be part of the last generation to see Queen Elizabeth in all her glory that really hit me, I remember being stood chatting to my dad as he watched the news before work and just shortly after the announcement occurred.

[@yoville73]

When my dad broke the news to me, it honestly hit me like a truck… I was devastated… but at the same time, I knew it was going to happen at some point… it was an eventuality that was completely unavoidable in the end…

[@aotmoments7410]

@@yoville73why do you care about someone who didn’t give a fuck about you nor every other person in the uk? She overstayed her stay in this realm

[@007spudman]

In the UK this was absolutely HUGE! Shops actually shut early and everything was interrupted and this went on ror a few days before things got back to normal. Businesses closed memorial and farewell events in pubs were happening pretty much daily and Street Buskers were joining other Buskers to sing the National Anthem or they just did it alone. R.I.P Queen Elizabeth ll

[@MiiCreator23]

Yes we were in mourning for ages. Fly high Elizabeth II.

[@jakubrks]

Really? none of this happened here in Scotland. People just went about their lives as normal

[@swedishapple]

Yh I remember watching it N i did not know if it was true N I could not speak N did not know what to say N yh I'm a brit

[@FamousMovieScenes09]

@@jakubrks That's because Scotland is a cesspit

[@bobsrc6963]

Not to be rude no wonder where danny aarons got his postur from

[@santividal9387]

1:39 I can hear the realization manager screaming to her ears "just say It, god damn"

[@WsgRaul]

I remember me in Brighton at a hotel and once me and my family went downstairs to leave we saw everyone gathering around one tv in absolute silence full of emotions. Ill never forget that day…

[@joshmonkeyvr2209]

You know somethings wrong when channel 4 shows the bars grey and background black

[@honeybeee13]

Toilet gang

[@bigships]

That was so unsettling

[@frankiselby1234]

I was in Wales when I heard that Her Majesty died. It didn't help the fact that I was about to lose my grandmother to lung cancer a month and a half later after the Queen’s death. Wales was the last place that I saw her and I dreaded leaving knowing I'll never see her again. But I believe that when the Queen and my grandmother first heard the news of their cancers, they both had said, "Well, I've had a good life." And we all agreed with them. Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth II and Jane Sparke Selby.

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK ( Not My King ! )

[@ben-9123]

@richardmurphy You’re not doing your cause any good by thrusting it upon a grieving grandson.

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@ben-9123 What you know about any " cause " could be scribed on the back of a postage stamp you backward, brainwashed from birth royalist simpleton.

[@chrismc410]

​@richardmurphy4520 a certain Oliver Cromwell pretty much turned off republicanism in the UK proper, even without the arguments that Cromwell was a divine right King in all but name and/or some consider his government was a military dictatorship

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@chrismc410 It was a half baked " put up " with royal collusion in clandestine vain attempt to deflect attention from royal dodge pottery. Cromwell was aware of this, and why they topped him after the fake flag revolt. The REAL republican revolution won't play ball with these parasite monarch's, lest they also find their heads in a basket.

[@smrm1978]

The BBC Radio one at the end gives me the most chills, where it goes straight from the announcement to God Save the Queen.

[@KombatYoga]

Beautiful lady who ruled with dignity, respect, and compassion. From Australia.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Piffle.

[@RexHeuermann]

Beautiful, huh?

[@Lianne-i6f]

​@@RexHeuermannyes, unlike you.

[@emrecck]

Wise words…

[@grahamadams2021]

Watching this a year later still brings tears to my eyes: gone but will never be forgotten.

[@joannem6878]

Same here. I'm American and still feel the sadness. Seeing videos of her during her last few days and how frail she had become since the Jubilee is heartbreaking. I'm just happy she lived long enough to enjoy the grand party the people of England and the world threw for her on her 75th anniversary.

[@Trolldollz]

Me to so sad

[@Ola80660]

Same here! 😢

[@antoniosilvestro9045]

You sound brainwashed

[@AlexSPQR]

It still hits me. I remember just staying in and being displaced. God save the King

[@eCtImanD]

1:51 Channel 4 jumpscare

[@Dogzill54]

Yeah that shit made me feel like I was watching an analogue horror.

[@bigships]

It’s so unsettling seeing the logo in grey and black

[@bodabodapasta1500]

@@Dogzill54Took the words right out of my mouth! 😂

[@oscarfun100]

The girl in the hat: "Hold on... the Queen has died, so I really don't have time for this soap opera drama with you right now!"

[@unlimitedin]

@@Dogzill54frl

[@Oppinnindi]

ITV really messed that up.

[@madeyed2702]

It brought back sad memory of my own grandmother, 96 yo, who passed a year before the late Queen. May they both rest in peace.

[@Wackaz]

And as always, the BBC, with complete and utter professionalism, handle it perfectly. That is why they are the foremost broadcasting outlet in this country. Seamless.

[@EVENo94]

Not only in UK, BBC is role model for every television in Europe.

[@shirleyvalentine2794]

What utter nonsense

[@TaroOnYouTube]

ITV might learn a thing or two.

[@ryandanngetich2524]

​@@EVENo94 World actually

[@TedKeith-g4d]

Hugh Edwards, what a pro, man of many talents....

[@pauljamesstevens4955]

Viewing nearly a year later. Still extremely emotional. I was in the Royal Albert Hall for a Beethoven concert that evening. Was hearing news all afternoon but realised later I was in denial. Made official by the BBC I could deny no more. Thankful that news we dreaded was experienced with my partner and in my favourite of all places. Louis v Beethoven now cancelled we went into the RAH arena for just Nimrod and GSTQ. In a weird personal way, it was perfect: my worst of all news, in my favourite of all places.

[@m.h.6499]

That was the famed Philadelphia Orchestra (American). I thought it was very touching they canceled their program and instead played Elgar’s Nimrod and GSTQ. It reminded me of when the Queen requested her Guards play our Star Spangled Banner in front of Buckingham Palace on 9/11. Respect and solidarity from friends. She is missed. 🇺🇸

[@nicolelawless9942]

I can’t believe it’s almost a year already, I am very proud of Woody.EXE for reigning this long and I didn’t think he would. September 8th also marks one year anniversary of the start of our new reign. Still can’t get over how proud I am

[@MrBITSian]

Dude relax. She lived too long on our stolen wealth. About time

[@paullane8709]

​@@MrBITSianwhat did she actually steal from you.!!!

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@MrBITSian Greedy Bettys better off dead.

[@tomnicholls9455]

I was on the Reception desk at work the moment it happened. Having to remain positive and not cry was hard. I still can't believe that she's gone.

[@kymclinton3140]

Why would you need to cry or did she owe you money

[@tomnicholls9455]

@@kymclinton3140 because I'm a royalist and I loved The Queen.

[@nicolelawless9942]

I was literally shaking on the way home from college and then had a huge panic attack on the bus. I yelled out “Queen Elizabeth is going to die isn’t she?!” All the students just stood up and comforted me. Luckily I was off Friday anyway

[@stephenowens354]

[@nellieoneil5245]

​@@nicolelawless9942 😅

Can’t believe it has been over 1 year! It feels like yesterday that she was still the queen! Rest in Peace.

[@natashaarnfield2788]

This is a day etched in history. No matter where you were or what you were doing when you heard the news, you will never forget that moment 🇬🇧

[@reidgrant7036]

I was waiting for 6 nuggets from McDonald’s. Nobody knew till they started looking at their phones

[@theirishrepublican1739]

Ill never forget this moment as one of the greatest moments of 2022, the celebrations were great

[@1ninjatiger]

@@theirishrepublican1739 You could be respectful..relations between Ireland and The UK are good. It’s not a time for celebration its a sad loss of a lovely lady. I’m Scottish and have Irish family..none of them are celebrating.

[@1ninjatiger]

@Bri Y What?

[@cindytermuende7597]

I’m American and was working on a massage Client when she told me the news.

[@stormtraitor6545]

There’s nothing more heart-pounding than when you’re just watching TV as you normally would, and then the channel abruptly cuts to the News to announce something like this…

[@trentr9762]

in these times its not a good move, could easy get people panicked over war

[@chrisevansenthusiast2615]

@@trentr9762 Give over fs No normal person would ever think war unless they're in a country of war stay quiet child

[@billdoor3140]

I would expect nuclear attack and immediately start panic eating!

[@billdoor3140]

@@chrisevansenthusiast2615 a nuclear attack emergency news report. or...the death of a 96 year old lady non of us ever Met? Actually mate I think you're the one who needs to stop yapping.

[@chrisevansenthusiast2615]

@@billdoor3140 Ain't no one say anything bout someone "yapping" child and she had been ill for a while and there were rumours that day so it wasn't a shock keep crying and don't speak to me

[@FallenAngel9979]

Over a year later, it still gets me. The Queen had already been on the throne for 25 years when I was born. To have reigned fit 70 years was incredible. An amazing lady.

[@paulwild3676]

The news we knew would come one day, but it was still a huge shock. The U.K. without her, is unimaginable.

[@Chimp981]

Unimaginable? Get a freaking grip FFS 🤡🥱🙄

[@richardmurphy4520]

Yes the Windsor mafias brainwashing programme certainly done its dirty work on you.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

A huge shock? How? She loved a long and good life. It’s not like she died young

[@paulwild3676]

@@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701If you say so.

[@TexanTalk28]

@@paulwild3676did you expect the queen to live forever or something? She’s not God.

[@MidnightBolter]

I can’t believe that it’s literally been a year since the Queen passed away 😢

[@Malick-ix9io]

That wasn't the only death that broke me. There was that of my grandma just 3 weeks after the Queen. On top of being paralyzed and demented by a stroke in her 70s (which made my life go downhill since then already), in 2021, she got COVID from her caretaker, but she managed to pull through thanks to the vaccine. The following year, however, she suffered respiratory and heart failure at the same time, which turned into a fatal condition by Saturday that ended up killing her on the same day. My mother couldn't even go around (only in the early morning and late afternoon) because she had just come back from her cancer operation and, to make things worse than bad, she was forced by her heartless brother (my uncle, who recently cheated on his wife!!!) to make the funeral preparations. Just a month later, our dog Daphne had an aggressive stomach ache that almost killed her, but it was all caused by the food we were giving him - that was not the first time it occurred in her life. She's fine now and eating the right kibbles. But that moment was terrible. Age only makes things worse (this year, she turned 13 - born in 2010): she has been diagnosed with cataracts, a heart murmur, and I'm even more upset than my mother, on top of the Coronavirus and the whole Ukraine Vs. Russia & Hamas/Palestine war scare. I think I'm losing my family... S-s-sorry, I'll need to work this out somehow! P.S. I also have a female cat. She's doing fine like Daphne, except that she's FIV positive...

[@laurenedney7]

Same. I remember being told she 'fell ill' and I just knew it was her time. Can't believe how quick it's been though since Charles has been crowned. Christmas was only a few months ago and now we've just had it again. Yikes

[@edithpatel7007]

March 2024 here and it's so strange hearing her passing even now

[@mikeoxlong4110]

​@@Malick-ix9ioConvid?😂

[@mikeoxlong4110]

​@@Malick-ix9ioWhat Vaccine? u for real?

[@ZachGill-m4l]

she died on the same day as my grandad died aswell so it was an extremely sad day for me and my family

[@moboutmen]

They all knew. They followed strict protocol. Once the camera showed the flag, at :05 we knew. God Rest the Queen.

[@walter2440]

God rest the queen? What does that even mean?

[@PP-lv3iv]

@@walter2440 i'm french and confused. If you have an answer i'll take it.

[@rachelBrady-ni]

@@walter2440 I think they mean God save the queen 🤣

[@rachelBrady-ni]

@@PP-lv3iv They mean God save the queen which is a saying here in the UK

[@PP-lv3iv]

@@rachelBrady-ni i know god save the Queen, but god rest the Queen? Doesn't make sense.

[@benfox1896]

One of those extraordinary times that you'll always remember exactly where you were when this news was announced

[@amaritineenthusiast]

This stuck in my head so well that I basically remember the entire day. I was coming home from school listening to the radio and they were talking about how she was "very unwell" then at 18:24 (remember the exact time) the news cut out and announced her death.

[@nannybebe74]

Huw did it beautifully. I’ll never forget watching him announce it live.

[@ilovethelingo5677]

Yes, he did broadcast it so beautifully and sentimentally and at the sad time, it must have been the most devastating and harrowing news that he ever had to broadcast. It most certainly was not easy for him at all

[@Chimp981]

​@furq3995👨🏻‍🌾😂😂😂😂👩🏻‍🚀👱🏻🏇👱🏼‍♀️🤖🎄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK ( not my £52,000 per hour King !)

[@Bungle-UK]

@@ilovethelingo5677I imagine the news of his perverted private life was worse 😂

[@bigships]

@@richardmurphy4520womp womp

[@seanatkinson770]

No matter how many times I watch the breaking news announcing the death of H.M Queen Elizabeth the 2nd it still brings real sadness and emotion and a sincere feeling of immense loss. DEFINITELY MY QUEEN ❤

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

We all have to die...It is called "The Circle of Life" Some people get 1 Hour and some people get 110 Years. It is the only thing we all share in common.

[@nimnim4467]

lol

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK ( Not My £52,000 per HOUR King ! )

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@nimnim4467 Stockholm Syndrome. ( Symptomatic of a lifetime of sycophantic queen worrying.

[@WarhammerWings]

​@richardmurphy4520 Republicans are Traitors.

[@KennnnnnyTucky]

Huw Edwards was outstanding on this as he was on other major national events. What a shame his utter stupidity destroyed his career.

[@dysruptz6522]

He is a paedo

[@buddymacbuddington]

He was caught with child porn on his phone dirty nonce

[@carolwalmsley3362]

Disgusting man !!

[@annabellelee4535]

7 months later and I still cry when I hear this.

[@ABC_DEF]

Me too.

[@99fruitbat94]

Same . She was Queen for my whole life ( old lady ) . Met her twice when I was doing a guard of honour thing for the British Red cross

[@annabellelee4535]

@@99fruitbat94 Wow, that's awesome! I'm doing a memorial embroidery for her.

[@99fruitbat94]

@@annabellelee4535 You might not guess this , but She was tiny ❤️ Really short in height . I was only 12 years old and I was the same height 👍 And I am not tall . Tiny Lady . Massive presence ❤️

[@annabellelee4535]

@@99fruitbat94 That reminded me of photos of the Queen with Charles. He was a head taller than she, and when he's with his sons, they're about a head taller than their father. I think Catherine is a bit taller than Charles. I always thought the Queen was beautiful

[@jamievaughn8905]

Still touches my heart and soul!

[@johndavidson3600]

I know! I’m an American and I come back and watch this every once in a while and it gives me goosebumps.

[@mikeoxlong4110]

What about your Liver?

[@stephenkissane4268]

They interrupted hollyoaks

[@buddymacbuddington]

You need to get out more

[@Lianne-i6f]

​@@stephenkissane4268well I bet you cried your eyes out when you heard about the Queen's death.

[@rdjb9650]

She was like a grandmother and friend to us all. Rest In Peace, Ma’am 🙏🏼💜

[@0123456789j1000]

L

[@Guacamoleeeeee]

​@@0123456789j1000can you not be a bitch for one second?

[@indydd]

she didnt know u

[@rdjb9650]

@@indydd she didn’t know you either

[@HhjjhjHhhgghgh-qj4oy]

​@@rdjb9650That doesn't even make sense 💀

[@rodeoman2751]

well done Huw Edwards.. we could see you were upset, but you held it together with class and great dignity. Class, on a day of such total sadness.

[@jamesfranklin8364]

He was massively upset.. Great compassion and kudos given to him for it.

[@sharonmc5192]

I got so choked listening to him. He was so professional despite the fact you could clearly see he was emotional. Evening with rolling news, an announcement this big can still come as a shock. As a side note, Kirsty Young’s emotional sign off tribute on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was beautiful as well.

[@Infernal460]

And then certain facts came to life...

[@rodeoman2751]

@Infernal460 has he done something Ilegal? No? oh ok then 🤷‍♂️

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK. ( not my £52,000 per hour King ! )

[@bradleycharlesworth8745]

She was a brilliant Queen. She worked hard for our country and I have nothing but respect and gratitude for the things she has done for our country. I sympathise for whats she's been through in the last few years Prince Phillips death, The Harry and Megan drama which didn't help and her son Prince Andrew. She was the beating heart of our country. A special person with a great sense of humour. Elizabeth just went so quick, it wasn't two minutes since we were celebrating her jubilee. That moment with Paddington Bear was a major highlight and one of the best things to watch. It won't be the same without her.

[@richardmurphy4520]

VOTE REPUBLIC UK ( Not My £52,000 per HOUR King ! )

[@bradleycharlesworth8745]

I don't think so im not for a small organisation that wants to erase it all. Charles isn't my favourite to be King. I'd favour William more.

[@richardmurphy4520]

" Worked hard ? ," since when did cutting ribbons and making monotonous speeches to hand picked audiences of queen worrying DEADHEADS become " work." ?.

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@bradleycharlesworth8745 Small organisation ?, erm No ! , it would be a people's majority vote in a referendum. Time to exit this backward, retarded, unelected 12th century, crooked, unaccountable institution of global land pariahs.

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Brilliant? so you are all for Child Trafficking?

[@alinzzzzz]

I remember it like it was yesterday, and I'm from Romania. Even here, this news broadcast has sent shivers down a lot of people's spines. I remember that I was having dinner, when me and my family suddenly stopped halfway through putting our forks in the mouth when hearing this...

[@alexandriamurdock4372]

I was 30 minutes from Balmoral on vacation when she passed. We went to the Pitlochry Highland Games the following day and the moment of silence for Her Majesty was deafening. People were sobbing. It was surreal as an American who if our leader passed, tears shed are rare instances.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Sycophantic deadhead automatons were crying you mean

[@majakrstic7436]

She just couldn't go on without the love of her life, his death broke her, she know him all her life, she was so broken at the funeral. They are together again for all eternity. The greatest royal love ever.

[@DeeDee-ww9ve]

More like she was 96

[@kjek1]

She was 96 mate

[@majakrstic7436]

Queen mother was 101, maybe it was the age, but more is that she just couldn't go on without the rock of her life, her soulmate and the other half of her heart. We are all humans and some just can't live with so much grief and pain in the heart. Even if they are royals. Just like the Queen mother couldn't go on without her daughter Margaret. Women are always first mother, then other.

[@garryharriman7349]

She was 96 you know!

[@Mo.89.]

But look how rapidly she deteriorated after he passed. She was doing fine until she lost him.

[@petebondurant58]

She was the last of the finest. God Bless Her, and may She rest in peace!

[@richardbeattie5575]

Huw Edwards has done such an admirable job throughout.

[@altfactor]

Some Americans who saw Huw Edwards work on September 8th, 2022 online (myself included) have favorably compared it to that of American anchorman Walter Cronkite on November 22, 1963 (when President Kennedy was assassinated) .

[@NoThankYous]

I wish we could still see him like Cronkite

[@ARDA-cb2zr]

Nonce lover

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Has he 🤣

[@DanielP-ue9bc]

He definitely done something

[@irisedmondson]

Watching this even months after our Queen Elizabeth 11 it brings me to tear’s.I know a lot of people still are in to mind’s about our Royal Family after the way they treated lady Diana she would of made a great Queen .

[@stevenmathers6661]

Queen Elizabeth the eleventh? It is 2 x LETTER I, not number 1.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Pity greedy Betty employed Mossad to have Diana dispatched though eh ...

[@kitsunelee007]

Yes it was. It meant even more because it was the only time in Queen Elizabeth's entire regin(possibly in history)a forgien country anthem was play on their royal command, royal and military band, on Sovereign property. As an American it was so thoughtful, classy, dignified, subtle, humbling, loving, meaningful and royal forgien tribute I saw and I didn't sleep for over 8 days after I started watching before the first tower fell.

[@jamessmith-gi9qk]

Very sad - a great admirer of Her late Majesty. ☹️😢😥 She did her duty and gave great service to the nation and to her people. But I will always be comforted by the fact she had 70 glorious years on the throne and we got to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee with her.

[@AngelDelight69]

The channel 4 one is possibly the scariest one as the symbol just lies dead

[@wrestlingfan87]

That was the same symbol they used just 18 months ago when Prince Philip died

[@pferreira1983]

I mean at least if there was ever an excuse we needed to interrupt Hollyoaks this this is a good one.

[@melgrant7404]

​@@pferreira1983any excuse would have done 😊

[@pferreira1983]

@@melgrant7404 Yes. 😂

[@jackreacher5667]

I was shocked to hear of Diana's death , and saddened when I heard of The Queens death, The end of an era. May she rest in peace.

[@AdmiralLynx]

Even a year on her death still brings me to tears..

[@richardmurphy4520]

See a doctor, you are deranged.

[@AverageKarma2004]

same

[@richardmurphy4520]

Oh dear, how sad, never mind.

[@barbfromwiisports1165]

⁠@@richardmurphy4520American

[@frconvey]

😂😂😂😂

[@evdanker]

This still brings a feeling of profound sadness.

[@amalmohan5295]

Looters

[@sc11editz]

@@amalmohan5295 imagine not being able to defend ur own jewels lol

[@richardmurphy4520]

Oh give over patsy.

[@veronicaukynwa8489]

Our Queen. She dedicated her life to us from her tender age of 25. Our Queen kept her promise. Now she may rest

[@alangilbert6064]

Don't like what she stood for but I can respect someone who dedicates her life to what she believes is right. I believe all are created equal, there is no justification for a monarch to reign over us, we should be citizens of a Republic, but it's undeniable she did a lot of good in the world. You have to be fair.

[@owenhartguy7953]

You're not a Liverpool fan

[@veronicaukynwa8489]

@@owenhartguy7953. You took time out to type so i will respond. to your words..

[@williamcurtin5692]

She was much respected and indeed loved by practically all of us in the former 13 colonies across the pond.

[@owenhartguy7953]

Lizzie's in a box

[@EL4701.]

Gotta love how they have the channel 4 bits moving then hard cuts to them all motionless in the corner in monotone colours. Really had a vibe of "something just went down"

[@fifastarstrikinggoals3761]

Even a week later I’m still in shock, I’ve been watching the news constantly and I still don’t feel right. That one part of my life and my parents and my grandparents that we’ve had for ever has gone. RIP Your majesty 💜

[@praisethelordpig1212]

Grow up

[@fifastarstrikinggoals3761]

@@praisethelordpig1212 why don’t you show some respect.

[@jaseegee9293]

@@praisethelordpig1212 you need to grow up you fool!

[@vermilliongecko]

It's not healthy to watch the news constantly. Death is a part of life, and she had a very long, comfortable life. Go outside and do something that makes you happy. Life goes on.

[@pallyali786]

You need to get out more and get your head out of the Television sets a55

[@domEastCoast]

Spent 7 years in the army. 3 in the guards division...I was at work when I found out and literally dropped the case I was holding and collapsed in tears. Even now part of me refuses to accept she's gone

[@nimnim4467]

Hope you cried like this for all the people killed by her and your ancestors

[@domEastCoast]

@@nimnim4467 no....I was too busy cumming

[@richardnoah2922]

@@nimnim4467 piss off

[@John10lfc]

Fanny

[@darudesandstrom1067]

This is why china and North Korea would beat us in a war if these are our soldiers 😂

[@TheYouTubeCommentor]

American here: shortly after September 11th, 2001, the British army band played the star spangled banner to show their support to the American people. Though a year has now passed since her majesty passed away, I still would like to let the British people know that my heart goes out to them and the royal family.

[@Beowulf_98]

What tribe are you from?

[@cherylhulting1301]

​@@Beowulf_98 There's always got to be one disrespectful idiot in every crowd. 🙄

[@pauldonald564]

The goosebumps came back watching that. I'll never forget the moment I heard this news watching BBC 1. Huw Edwards did an amazing job.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Sycophant.

[@darranweston9425]

I lost my beloved Mum and Brother within 4 months of each other recently. Losing Her Majesty was like losing my Gran too. She was adored and we'll never know her like again.😢

[@chrisbradley9343]

How can someone you’ve never spoken to be like your gran?

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Jimmy Saville agrees

[@chloemayne6865]

@@chrisbradley9343They might not have spoken to her, but she was a constant presence in a lot of peoples lives

[@mr.tonyisgod1572]

The automatic closed captions says it all at 0:56 “the BBC is interrupting its normal programs to bring you *unimportant* announcement”

[@cherylhulting1301]

No. It's "to bring you AN important announcement."

[@englanduk6131]

Although it was expected the actual breaking news announcement was a terribly sad moment..... I believe she was the most loved woman in the world and will be missed by everyone......

[@richardmurphy4520]

Garbage.

[@stevemanuell8610]

Hew Edwards is an absolute legend a true gentleman

[@scottnewman485]

Lol aged well

[@Infernal460]

@@scottnewman485 Indeed.

[@richardmurphy4520]

And a legendary sex pest to boot. Now feigning mental illness to avoid the beak then jail, what a dirty royalist tory snake and git.

[@melgrant7404]

Huw did his trousers fall down. 😊

[@shuuuu4]

Hilarious comment

[@lindaandersen5723]

I'm from Sweden. My family and I had just gotten home from work when the announcement came. Didn't hear about it while in the car but my dad turned on the TV just after we came in and started preparing dinner. For the next hour or so the normal programming was replaced by a news panel discussing it. A few days prior we all had had the feeling that it wouldn't be long before these kind of news would come. RIP Your Majesty

[@alananderson7765]

Days After And Hearing It Again On Here From Huw Edwards It Still Chokes Me Up...........The Queen Reminded Me Of My Own Beloved Mother In Some Ways.......I Lost Mum 14 Months Ago And Still Mourn For Her.......Watching Events Unfold I Have Some Understanding Of How King Charles III Feels About His Own Beloved Mother....Watching Him I Am Not Ashamed To Admit That I Wept For The Man...........This Is Monumental History Unfolding In Real Time..Not Ever To Be Forgotten.....Elizabeth The Great...I.m.h.o.........Long Live The King.

[@absoluteacw]

Yes 💐

[@detroyes2]

ITV kinda dropped the ball there.

[@oakie007]

Dropped the statement more like...

[@chel3SEY]

ITV messed up the announcement.

[@TheRobloxLeaf]

I agree, but it’s not Mary Nightingale’s fault, it’s ITN’s fault for not telling her quick enough.

[@KebabMusicLtd]

She obviously died earlier than it was announced. The official announcement was at 6.30pm but apparently the Prime Minister was informed at 4.30pm. The fact that the flag was already at half-mast and most of the news anchors were already wearing black would also suggest that. Indeed, I was watching Keir Starmer making his statement with regards the Fuel Crisis debate when the buzz went along the benches behind him. It was quite obvious from the look on their faces that it was much more serious than had been announced at that time (1.30pm approx) I believe they used the codeword London-Bridge (in the case of the Queen) to allow all members of the Royal Family to assemble before they let the news out to the wider world.

[@joesmith1810]

The codeword was "London Bridge is Down". Yes there would have been a delay between actual death and notification. However at least in the base of media outlets, every one of the UK outlets has what amounts to a "break glass in case of royal death" kit, with black suit&ties, up-to-date image collections of the queen, music, updated articles, etc. So they get notified, and immediately switch over to mourning, which includes wearing black, sad music, no advertisement, etc.

[@ShadowLinkxMaster]

Half As Interesting broke down the process pretty well. The protocol for London Bridge Is Down is a pretty drawn out operation; by the time the news were given the official go ahead to announce her death, it would’ve already been a few hours since her passing. But you’re right, the faces of guards, the flag positions on the mast, and the earlier report of the Queen being under medical supervision was more than enough to predict the ominous report ahead.

[@Fcutdlady]

Once her family were called to her bedside it was to be expected the Queen was not going to survive. I know BBC newscasters were said to keep a black outfit in thier office so one could be on hand in case of events like this . Can't speak for ITV, Sky news and Channels 4 and 5 but i would guess it would be the same . The Queen was 96 and getting weaker. Her death was not a total surprise

[@Backs4more]

I found out at 2pm, I would expect that it was in-fact an hour or so earlier.

[@ninjabluewings]

Oh yes the Queen died MUCH EARLIER!! 4 YEARS EARLIER!!! to be exact

[@dtfootball14]

I was watching Sky News, and I just knew as soon as it went quiet and kept it on that video of the Queen. RIP Your Majesty 🕊

[@Themaskplague]

That was the channel I had on. Like you say soon as it went quiet and you saw them remove the news banners from along the bottom of the screen I knew the announcement was coming. Very surreal moment for sure

[@HuntMeDown237]

Right at 0:43 the devastation behind the silence of the reporter before he speaks is palable. As an American, I still fully understand the impact of Her Majesty's passing. She was an icon for decades, and her reign was 2.5 times my current lifetime. Rest in Peace, and God Save The Queen!! 👑

[@MDWEDITS]

Then, he had to turn into a pedophile

[@TheTmny876able]

Throughout my life the queen was there all of her celebrations of 70 years, i knew nothing else and then the news of her passing very sad. most wonderful funeral in history.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Crap.

[@davidgillies5342]

We lost a very special lady indeed on 8/9/22. We will remember her for her faith and service.

[@kymclinton3140]

Who did you lose on the same day as the old lizard you didn't say

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@kymclinton3140 if you don’t have anything nice to say then simply keep your mouth shut, please! Nobody wants to hear it that negativity!

[@richardmurphy4520]

I,ll remember Greedy Betty for her selfishness and ruthlessness.

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Who?

[@FiggyG11]

I shared my birthday with Queen Liz, she was the British Monarch all throughout my life, and as an Irishwoman she was the onle British Monarch I truly respected

[@JackIngoff-o7k]

Through all of the worlds events and disasters, Queen Elizabeth was there with us. It doesn’t feel right for her not to be on this Earth

[@Split_Games762]

i remember this..... we had sky news on the tv and abruptly been awaiting news all days, everyone left the room and i was the only one left in there and unfortunately the announcement we were dreading was said...... my heart dropped and very quickly shot up and called everyone back into the room. Some were crying, some were shocked. Overall, she was an amazing monarch, she was a nice women and I'm glad she managed to live such a long and peaceful life.

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Amazing, never worked in its life

[@ncavlleguy]

QUEEN ELIZABETH WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY WHO LEFT US AN INCREDIBLE LEGACY 👑

[@Capecodham]

She was a racist.

[@Ariannauk1]

I was in hospital having a procedure and nurses were saying that the doctors were thinking that the queen had already died this was around 2pm so I wasn’t so shocked when the announcement happened just really sad as obviously you always hope for the best. I agree Hugh Edwards was so professional.

[@kevinshanahan6064]

Doctors could read between the lines of the press release earlier. Sadly the immune system is not up to much the older you are as Covid reminded us.

[@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066]

To be fair it was pretty obvious from the first report of family making their way to see her. I said exactly the same. She was already gone when it was announced she was unwell. RIP HRH

[@kymclinton3140]

Huw Edwards

[@mikeoxlong4110]

​@@kevinshanahan6064wtf is Convid?

[@richardmurphy4520]

Yes Huws a professional sex pest, haven,t you heard. ?

[@kingsleyisner4498]

Thank God it was Huw Edwards that broke the news of the Queen's deaths as it could have been someone dreadful like Jon Kay

[@richardmurphy4520]

Sweaty NONCE ANDREW would have been even worse.

[@melgrant7404]

That aged well.huw has brought shame to this event.

[@RaptorMocha]

this was one of those moments I don’t think I’ll ever forget. I was talking with my friends over in the UK while playing terraria when one of them just said “Welp the Queens dead, its all over the tele.” I quickly ran up the stairs and was telling my mom and dad who had the news on and was waiting to hear if she was okay when they final broadcast the news she died. It was fucking wild when it dawned on me in that moment I was likely one of the first Americans to get the news of her passing.

[@10Cnote]

It still makes me cry.

[@scotcarr3390]

Huw Edwards is EXACTLY the guy you want to make this announcement. Serious w/out being sombre, calm & gentle. He deserves his spot on News At 10.....😔

[@ARDA-cb2zr]

Nonce lover

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Does he 🤣👍

[@scotcarr3390]

@furq3995 I stand by this for a couple of reasons. First, I didn't know about the scandal around him. No one did. And like the lunatic entertainment media, the guy's work is separate from how he conducts himself on a personal level. Second, there's a LOT of noise in regards of his mental health. If Huw has done this (guilty until proven otherwise), he seems to have some very deep mental issues that puts his ability to make at least reasonable decisions regarding behavior questionable. I don't condone his behavior in any way, should he be guilty, but he's allowed the benefit of innocence until proven otherwise. We do too much of that in the US.

[@scotcarr3390]

@@Mattlawton-ft6ew See my response to furq3995 above. With this other caveat. One of the people named in the coverage of this scandal has disowned her mother's accusations. I live in the US & we jump to conclusions when it comes to accusations of this nature. I thought the Brits were more reasonable than we are. Finally, the work of a public figure needs to be separate from the person's behaviors or crimes. Different sphere, but let's take a look at a more serious situation. Paul Gadd/Gary Glitter was proven to be a far more despicable creature in a court of law. And yet, as revolting as I find him, I still quite enjoy "Rock & Roll Parts 1 & 2". Were it possible for another artist to do a decent cover of it, I'd gladly promote the cover.

[@Bungle-UK]

I imagine ‘calm and gentle’ is just how the boys describe him too 😂

[@Flossieboots]

I remember this well. I was at work and on my break watching bbc news. The second the Royal Standard went half mast, I'm not ashamed to say, I cried. ,😥

[@blueomega2853]

I was watching this live as Huw Edwards accounced the death of HM Queen Elizabeth ii and it was such a shock, I didn't even notice in the shot before that they had already lowered the Union Flag to half mask, such a shock - I will never forget it

[@stevemartin8202]

I was also watching the BBC news live when Huw Edwards announced the death of the Queen..it was a shock I'll never forget. It was obvious she was looking very frail when meeting the new british prime minister but still a shock that she died so soon after. May her majesty rest in peace.

[@vaw796]

She was 96, why do you all speak as if it is a shock 🙄. I am disgusted by the mourning of a titled, privileged woman who inherited her role. What do they do? Nothing except get waited on,wear expensive clothes, go on pointless tours, wave from a balcony, open village halls or hospital wings, give out medals etc. The way people act as if Lizzy did a momentous job and changed the world as if she found a cure for a disease or invented something that saved lives. They are not special, they are part of a system which needs abolishing and their titles do not make them better.

[@damienadams2070]

@@vaw796Right and I'm sure you've done something insignificantly unimportant with your life to feel you have to disrespect our sovereign in this way. How dare you?😤 😤you may not have anything positive to say about her but plenty of people do including ex servicemen like myself. Your utterly contemptible and your attitude says more about you than it does our monarchy. Furthermore this is someone's mother, grandmother and great grandmother so show some damn respect, grow a pair and get a life. No one is holding you against your will to say you must love her but if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Incidentally she wasn't just my queen but she was THE BOSS as us ex army lads called her and we were proud to have her as our commander in chief. Honour of course isn't something I'd expect you to know or understand anything about.

[@diamonddog4708]

As usual the BBC got it right, showing appropriate gravitas for such a sad occasion. Sky news Dermot Murnaghan was the same reporter I saw announcing Princess Diana's death in the early hours of 31/08/97 😔

[@Lee-fp8wj]

With great sadness i heard the news of the passing of her majesty. Our Queen. God save the King.

[@AnitaN844]

The whole word has stopped for a moment💔 I remember this day and I will never forget her Majesty❤

[@denismelvin222]

It was a very sad day for those like myself who truly loved this wonderful lady. Life will never be the same again without Her Majesty the Queen. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@richardmurphy4520]

See a doctor.

[@cherylhulting1301]

​@@richardmurphy4520 You go see one. I'm American and not a monarchist, but guess what? People are allowed to have different feelings from you and to express them. Your unempathetic rudeness is noted.

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@cherylhulting1301 " You go see ? " are you from the Carribbean or China with that pigeon English?.

[@bigships]

@@richardmurphy4520 shut it racist scum

[@EL01-h4c]

I rewatch this because my dad who cut contact is one of the officers outside balmoral, it makes me feel like I have him back and that he’ll love me again

[@ktwashere5637]

why did the newsreader have to "find" the statement. Surely it would be sitting on top!

[@isnitjustkit]

She would have been speaking mere seconds after the announcement was made, to already gave it at hand would require time travel

[@davidspear9790]

@@isnitjustkit Also, you have to bear in mind that the BBC, being the nation's national broadcaster, would have got the statement maybe 2 or 3 mins earlier.

[@isnitjustkit]

@@davidspear9790 precisely, hence why their announcement didn’t cut into BBC One’s schedule and it was so formal

[@UKRenna]

@@davidspear9790 they all knew earlier. I got a message from a friend at the BBC much earlier, hence why they were all wearing black. They had to delay until 6.30 as per instructions.

[@RATIONALSATANIST]

i used it for toilet paper

[@angelinaperfumes]

RIP Queen Elizabeth ll! ! She will be deeply missed.

[@kymclinton3140]

By who

[@richardmurphy4520]

@@kymclinton3140 By royalist sycophants and DEADHEADS like herself.

[@NeilJones-l3e]

Nope

[@Lianne-i6f]

​@@kymclinton3140by you

[@Lianne-i6f]

​@@NeilJones-l3eespecially by you.

[@stampede122]

I remember I was was at work here in the States and heard via the BBC News app.

[@darrenclarke3677]

I was utterly shocked and saddened....I still am, I can't believe she has passed 😔

[@corkboy4523]

She was 96 in fairness. Hardly a shock.

[@nicolelawless3199]

So was I

[@grahamjordan1040]

You need to get out more

[@darrenclarke3677]

@@grahamjordan1040 catch up!

[@nicolelawless9942]

A month on and I’m still in shock

[@DraftyDaftyHubertOHare]

That’s a trustworthy man in the thumbnail

[@valuets7]

😂😂😂😂

[@ElStink4K]

Not a royalist but I'll always remember this day.

[@ScpDrRisha]

I heard about this during a dance lesson. I heard some boys talking about it so I went to ask my mum for confirmation..... 😢😢😢 R. I. P greatest Queen of all time!

[@richardmurphy4520]

Piffle.

[@bigships]

@@richardmurphy4520be quiet republican scum

[@roehlmanglicmot8084]

A very sad day for everyone who loved, revered and respect The Majesty QEII 😔😔

[@RATIONALSATANIST]

was not sad for me then as i am not pathetic

[@carlsummers2316]

@@RATIONALSATANIST what's the last word of your tag then? Prick?

[@jaseegee9293]

@@RATIONALSATANIST many would beg to differ! If you've nothing nice to say it's best to keep your opinions to yourself!

[@bts_corpsedream_got7768]

@@jaseegee9293 Millions don't like her and for very good reason.. Her and Charles sent the hit for Diana. They're racists, homophobic and eugenics. She doesnt seem too bad but Philip and Charles are and even said theyre eugenics. Period

[@splitter7376]

@@jaseegee9293 Shut up, they are entitled to that correct opinion.

[@PRR5406]

Just a lovely woman who carried herself not only with dignity, but with a lovely sense of humanity and humor. As an American who does not officially recognize royalty as a superior position, I can honestly say I both revere and honor Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. God grant her peace in heaven. She was a remarkable person.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Look how huw Edwards is trying to hold back the tears when the news broke on the queens death

[@malseaward5389]

😂

[@malseaward5389]

😢

[@malseaward5389]

Yeah Huw is such a wholesome man