BBC viewers are calling for Huw Edwards to be knighted for his coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
The monarch passed away today at the age of 96 at her home in Scotland. Her family - including King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Prince William and Prince Harry - all rushed to Balmoral to pay their respects.
The death of the Queen was announced at around 6.30pm this evening, with Huw Edwards leading the coverage for the BBC. He had been presenting the rolling coverage since just past 12pm and continued into the evening as tributes flooded in for the Queen.
In his coverage, he said: "It's a seismic event, it's the longest reigning monarch in British history, who has left us at the age of 96. And it's not a surprise when someone of that age suffers ill health and eventually passes away but what is left of course is the reflection on what was achieved and the kind of life that was led, and the sense of duty and a sense of loyalty.
"And as Nick Witchell was saying, the sense of humility, which seems rather bizarre to say for a monarch, as someone who had a sense of service to others. And this was a theme that was repeated so often in the Queen's statements and at great milestones in her life."
Later, he also noted the impact the Queen had on everyone - and the nation - around her.
"Let’s dwell now on the impact on the people of the United Kingdom, for whom the Queen has been this symbol, not just of authority, but as a symbol of real solidity and consistency over the years," he added.
"Taking that symbol away, albeit with a new monarch, King Charles III, who’s a very familiar figure, but taking that symbol away will have an effect on people’s lives, even those who are not dedicated monarchists."
Fans are now calling for Huw to be knighted for his "impeccable" coverage.
One viewer wrote: "Huw Edwards should be knighted. Some shift," whilst another added: "Also has @thehuwedwards been knighted yet? He's been working around the clock this week. He deserves a medal! Everything carried out so pristine as always."
"Huw Edwards is doing a stellar job. If anyone deserves to be knighted, it’s him. #thequeen," a third shared.
A fourth wrote: "Huw Edwards' news coverage during this horrible time has been brilliant. Best person for the job," with a fifth penning as they tuned into the coverage on BBC : "Huw Edwards has not had a minute to breathe over the last 3 or 4 days between Westminster and now the Queen. Let's be frank here, the man did his job impeccably."
