To put it simply, Huw Edwards is a Welsh icon. The 61-year-old, who was born in Bridgend, is widely considered one of the most recognisable faces on British television. Over the years, Huw has achieved the 'impossible' and made his mark on an English news channel with, potentially, the strongest Welsh accent in the business. Aside from his stellar coverage of some of the world's biggest news stories, the broadcaster and newsreader has also earned the respect of social media users with his stellar feed of pure Welsh pride, signature news stance and, of course, his serious selfies.
Last year Huw was drafted in for one of the most important jobs in his career - delivering the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died. Huw's calm and collected manner during the early evening BBC News bulletin on Thursday, September 8 was universally praised as he announced the tragic news.
Huw will once again be front and centre during the BBC’s coverage of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation. He will be providing commentary as the doors of Westminster Abbey open to greet those arriving for the ceremony. Speaking ahead of the momentous occasion Huw said: "People will be relying on the BBC for coverage of what promises to be a memorable weekend." Sophie Raworth, Clare Balding, Anita Rani and JJ Chalmers will also contribute to the day’s coverage.
