Friday 9 September 2022 05:13 PM 33 million watched television coverage as news broke of the Queen's death trends now
Friday 9 September 2022 05:13 PM 33 million watched television coverage as news broke of the Queen's death trends now
33 million watched television coverage as news broke of the Queen's death – with BBC viewing figures peaking at 9.83 million as Huw Edwards announced at 6.30pm that Her Majesty had 'peacefully' passed away at Balmoral
914 shares
5
View
comments
A total of 33 million people tuned in yesterday across major broadcasters as the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death broke.
The millions of viewers tuned in to BBC and other major news channels between the hours of midday and 2am, as broadcasters abandoned regular programming schedules to deliver the news.
Thursday's viewing figures on BBC One hit 9.83 million at 6.30pm when news presenter Huw Edwards announced the Queen has 'peacefully' passed away at Balmoral .
Doctors had announced earlier in the day they were concerned about the Queen's health and members of the royal family including the
