Exclusive: BBC News’ search for its first royal editor has been blown wide open after the British broadcaster passed over two leading internal candidates.
The BBC has advertised the royal editor post externally for the first time, just days after it was expected to be offered to either Mark Easton, BBC News’ home editor, or royal correspondent Daniela Relph.
The prestige on-air role is likely to attract interest from high-profile external candidates, with BBC sources already speculating that Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, would be the candidate to beat, should she wish to apply.
There is anger, however, that Easton and Relph have been overlooked. “The whole thing stinks,” said an insider familiar with the process. A second person added: “Daniela and Mark are very very unhappy.”
Several sources said Easton, a vastly experienced BBC journalist, was asked to complete a written test as part of his application process,...
The BBC has advertised the royal editor post externally for the first time, just days after it was expected to be offered to either Mark Easton, BBC News’ home editor, or royal correspondent Daniela Relph.
The prestige on-air role is likely to attract interest from high-profile external candidates, with BBC sources already speculating that Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, would be the candidate to beat, should she wish to apply.
There is anger, however, that Easton and Relph have been overlooked. “The whole thing stinks,” said an insider familiar with the process. A second person added: “Daniela and Mark are very very unhappy.”
Several sources said Easton, a vastly experienced BBC journalist, was asked to complete a written test as part of his application process,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BBC News is gearing up to hire its first royal editor, with potential candidates emerging as the broadcaster looks to capitalize on soaring audience interest in the British monarchy.
BBC News has traditionally appointed royal correspondents, but the corporation has decided to elevate the role after Nicholas Witchell, a 25-year veteran of the beat, announced he will retire in 2024.
Insiders believe that it will be the first time in the corporation’s history it has installed a royal editor. Jean Seaton, the BBC’s official historian, was unaware of the broadcaster previously having the position.
Recruitment is expected to begin early next year, with the chosen candidate taking their place alongside household names including political editor Chris Mason and international editor Jeremy Bowen.
Speculation is already mounting over who may land the post, which will catapult a journalist into the heart of BBC coverage of key national moments including royal events and deaths.
BBC News has traditionally appointed royal correspondents, but the corporation has decided to elevate the role after Nicholas Witchell, a 25-year veteran of the beat, announced he will retire in 2024.
Insiders believe that it will be the first time in the corporation’s history it has installed a royal editor. Jean Seaton, the BBC’s official historian, was unaware of the broadcaster previously having the position.
Recruitment is expected to begin early next year, with the chosen candidate taking their place alongside household names including political editor Chris Mason and international editor Jeremy Bowen.
Speculation is already mounting over who may land the post, which will catapult a journalist into the heart of BBC coverage of key national moments including royal events and deaths.
- 12/8/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Harry was not pleased with a reporter's unscheduled question earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex visited the Mauwa Health Centre in Malawi when Sky News journalist Rhiannon Mills caught the royal off guard. After speaking with health officials about the care the center provides, Harry was on his way to his car when the royal correspondent asked, "That short conversation, what do you hope to achieve through it?" Prince Harry, clearly taken aback by the question, replied, "What? Ask them." The reporter then proceeded to ask the 35-year-old royal, "Is that why it's important for you to come and talk to them?" After hearing the question, a visibly...
- 10/3/2019
- E! Online
It's been an exciting time for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their first child, a son, on Monday and gave royal admirers their first glimpse of their precious baby boy during a photo-call at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Still, fans are waiting on several royal baby details, including the child's name and godparents. According to Sky News' Rhiannon Mills, plans for a christening will be underway now that the couple's first child has arrived. There's been a lot of speculation over who would fulfill the honorable role, with many suspecting the duties would fall to a few people in the couple's famous inner circle. George Clooney and Amal Clooney...
- 5/8/2019
- E! Online
Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson
We love learning facts about our favorite young royals! During Prince William and Kate Middleton's recent visit to Northern Ireland, the father of three revealed one of Prince George's favorite movies. After a young fan named Regan showed William his paper dragons, the royal added that his 5-year-old son can't get enough of the movie How to Train Your Dragon.
This isn't the first time Will has revealed George's favorite movies. During an appearance at London's Paddington train station in October 2017, Prince William said his eldest child "quite likes" The Lion King, as well as a few Lego movies. "Trying to keep him off the television is hard work," the father of three joked. Seems pretty fitting that one of his favorite movies is about a cub who grows up and takes his father's place as leader of the pride. See Will talk more...
We love learning facts about our favorite young royals! During Prince William and Kate Middleton's recent visit to Northern Ireland, the father of three revealed one of Prince George's favorite movies. After a young fan named Regan showed William his paper dragons, the royal added that his 5-year-old son can't get enough of the movie How to Train Your Dragon.
This isn't the first time Will has revealed George's favorite movies. During an appearance at London's Paddington train station in October 2017, Prince William said his eldest child "quite likes" The Lion King, as well as a few Lego movies. "Trying to keep him off the television is hard work," the father of three joked. Seems pretty fitting that one of his favorite movies is about a cub who grows up and takes his father's place as leader of the pride. See Will talk more...
- 3/1/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
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