BBC's Huw Edwards was close to tears as he announced the death of Queen Elizabeth live on air.
The news presenter has been fronting a BBC One news special throughout the day, since lunchtime, and he was clearly very emotional as he paid tribute to the Queen following her passing. The Queen passed away today peacefully in Balmoral.
As the words BBC News Report was shown on the screen, Huw Edwards - wearing a black tie and suit - spoke to announce the sad death of Her Majesty. He said: "This is BBC News from London. Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Queen Elizabeth."
