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BBC's Huw Edwards visibly moved as he announces The Queen's death to viewers

Huw Edwards looked visibly moved as he had the very difficult job of announcing The Queen's death to millions of BBC viewers at home.

The BBC, who had dedicated all of their programming to Her Majesty's condition, after news came in from Buckingham Palace at lunchtime that she was under medical supervision, were just showing live pictures of crowds at the Palace in London, when confirmation reached them that The Queen had died at the age of 96.

The camera cut live to Huw, who'd be in the studio all afternoon to anchor the coverage. The popular presenter took a moment to compose himself, before reading out the statement from Buckingham Palace.

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