15-09-2022, 08:20 PM
(15-09-2022, 04:04 PM)Transmission Wrote: Sky News have answered a question about presenters wearing black prior to the announcement in their Q&A this afternoon:
news.sky.com
Quote:It's customary for on-air reporters and presenters to wear black as a mark of respect in the event of the death of a senior member of the Royal Family.
Last Thursday afternoon, it was clear that the Queen was gravely ill and our broadcasters were dressed appropriately to report the anticipated announcement of her death from Buckingham Palace.
It's nothing we don't know already, but it's interesting that they're addressing it. When looking back at the coverage, I can understand why people have been saying "they knew for hours" even if that wasn't really the case.
Dermot switched to a black tie after the announcement he made as well, So it's an odd question.