Naga Munchetty makes awkward blunder about King Charles III on BBC Breakfast
Naga Munchetty made an awkward blunder on BBC Breakfast this morning, as the presenter was speaking about King Charles III.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the news that the Queen had died shortly after 6.30pm on Thursday, as celebrities and politicians around the world paid tribute to the monarch.
The former Prince of Wales automatically became the new monarch, and made his first speech as King yesterday, before being formally announced as the official King today by the Accession Council.
Ahead of the ceremony, Munchetty and co-host Charlie Stayt were hosting a special edition of BBC Breakfast, in which she made a mistake when referring to the new King.
Talking to reporter John Maguire, who was live outside Buckingham Palace, Munchetty said: ‘John, we have just heard from so many different generations, young to older generations, and just what the Queen meant to them and what the incoming monarch, well the monarch now, Prince Charles III, what their hopes for him are.’
Viewers were quick to spot the slip of the tongue, as she had labelled him Prince, rather than his new title of King.
‘Prince Charles III? Get a grip Naga @BBCBreakfast,’ one person wrote on Twitter.
Another penned: ‘Prince Charles the 3rd? Surely Naga you mean King Charles the 3rd?’ while a third wrote: ‘Naga Munchetty, it’s KING Charles III, not Prince…’
Other viewers have been praising Munchetty, Stayt and their co-presenters for their broadcasting over the last few days, since scheduling changes were made as concern was raised for the Queen’s health.
‘In times like these, I really appreciate the quality of broadcast from the @BBCNews. So many legendary broadcasters who’s calm, professional voices inform & engage us. In particular thank you to @thehuwedwards @CliveMyrieBBC @rickyboleto and @TVNaga01 – all national treasures,’ one person wrote.
Huw Edwards was particularly praised for ‘holding it together’ when he announced the Queen’s death on BBC News.
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After an image of the flag at Buckingham Palace was shown at half mast, Edwards told viewers: ‘A few moments ago Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.’
Edwards then read out the statement from the Palace which said: ‘The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
‘The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.’
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The broadcaster was dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and black tie, in line with the BBC’s dress code for when a member of the royal family dies as a mark of respect.
Edwards had been presenting rolling news coverage on BBC One since midday when Buckingham Palace released its first statement which said royal doctors were concerned for the Queen’s health.
In a televised ceremony this morning, King Charles thanked the nation for its support of his family and pledged to fulfil his duties.
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He said: ‘My lords, ladies, and gentlemen. It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother, the Queen.
‘I know how deeply you, the entire nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.
‘It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
‘To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.’
BBC Breakfast airs Monday to Saturday on BBC One.
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