Kirsty Young is playing a major role in the coverage of King Charles III's coronation. She is presenting The Coronation of HM the King and Queen Camilla: The Preparation and The Coronation of HM King and Queen Camilla: The Coronation which is airing on BBC One and BBC Two from 7.30am to 1pm on Saturday, May 6.
Kirsty began her career as a continuity announcer for BBC Radio Scotland. Within three years she had her own chat show Kirsty and in 1997 she joined Channel 5. Here she fronted Channel 5 news until 2000 when she joined ITV.
In 2006 Kirsty landed one of her most well-known roles as the host of the popular BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs, where she replaced Sue Lawley. Later Kirsty also began presenting the BBC show Crimewatch, taking over from Fiona Bruce. Last September, BBC viewers were in tears at her 'outstanding' speech as she took on presenting duties for the Queen's funeral. Read more on that here.
