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Huw Edwards says lead up to Queen's death was more stressful than announcement

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BBC News anchor Huw Edwards has revealed that he was more stressed in the hours leading up to the death of the Queen than when it came to the announcement.

The broadcaster who has fronted BBC News at Ten for almost two decades was broadcasting across the globe from around 12.30pm on August 8, when Buckingham Palace announced Her Majesty was unwell.

For six hours before her death, the star, 61, appeared on screens, keeping the nation and millions across the globe updated as members of the Royal Family flocked to Balmoral.

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