[RhysJR]

Came across this article from 2005 earlier in the week when looking for what coverage would be provided of the funeral. It confirms that Huw Edwards was to be in Rome anchoring for the BBC, with Alastair Stewart and James Mates leading ITV's coverage.

On BBC 1, newsreader Huw Edwards will set the scene as mourners flock to St Peter's Square for the 9am funeral.
He will be joined in the studio by the Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, and church historian Professor Eamonn Duffy.
ITV1 will also air full coverage of the service from the Vatican, in addition to live coverage from Westminster Cathedral, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Alistair Stewart will anchor ITV's coverage in London from 8.50am. James Mates will be live at the Vatican as the service takes place.
Studio guests will include leading Catholic writer and broadcaster Christina Odone.

www.dailymail.co.uk