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WW Update
Jon posted:
WW Update posted:
EJNutz posted:

Someone reported a while back that he was the new Royal Editor


Considering that the British monarchy is purely ceremonial, it amazes me that there is a full-time Royal Editor in the first place.

Just because they're ceremonial doesn't mean they're not significant.


They have about as much political significance as the President of Germany, yet German TV doesn't have a full-time editor to cover what is a purely ceremonial head-of-state.

I highly doubt that any Scandinavian broadcaster has a Royal Editor either.
IT
itsrobert Founding member
WW Update posted:
Jon posted:
WW Update posted:

Considering that the British monarchy is purely ceremonial, it amazes me that there is a full-time Royal Editor in the first place.

Just because they're ceremonial doesn't mean they're not significant.


They have about as much political significance as the President of Germany, yet German TV doesn't have a full-time editor to cover what is a purely ceremonial head-of-state.

I highly doubt that any Scandinavian broadcaster has a Royal Editor either.

It's not just the monarch's activities that the Royal Editor's role covers, though, is it? Unlike the German president, the Queen is surrounded by an extended family, many of whom enjoy international celebrity status. You're comparing apples with oranges.
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itsrobert Founding member
And of course you're also completely ignoring the fact that the next few decades are likely to be very significant for the British Royal Family. We have an elderly Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, the succession of Prince Charles and Camilla (whose role will be scrutinised given the legacy of Princess Diana) and eventually the succession of a very popular heir to the throne, Prince William. The decades ahead will be very interesting indeed - so I don't think Chris Ship will be looking for things to fill his time.
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Telly Media
itsrobert posted:
And of course you're also completely ignoring the fact that the next few decades are likely to be very significant for the British Royal Family. We have an elderly Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, the succession of Prince Charles and Camilla (whose role will be scrutinised given the legacy of Princess Diana) and eventually the succession of a very popular heir to the throne, Prince William. The decades ahead will be very interesting indeed - so I don't think Chris Ship will be looking for things to fill his time.



Agreed.

And whatever your views on the monarchy, there seems to be a huge appetite for coverage of the Royal Family (both domestic and internationally). It's one of the reasons why just about every royal engagement involving senior royals (Queen, DoE, Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Harry, George etc) is pretty much always covered by at least one of the UK broadcasters on behalf of the pool.

But I can't help wondering whether Chris will miss the cut and thrust of the daily Westminster grind though?
NE
Newshack16
They certainly aren't going anywhere and as said above, the public have an appetite for news about them!
RD
RDJ
Geraint Vincent making an appearance in the studio for the first time since 2012 AFAIK, albeit as a reporter.
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Barney
RDJ posted:
Geraint Vincent making an appearance in the studio for the first time since 2012 AFAIK, albeit as a reporter.

No, second time, He made an appearance on the evening news back in January.
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RobB
Nathan_Connell1 posted:
RDJ posted:
Geraint Vincent making an appearance in the studio for the first time since 2012 AFAIK, albeit as a reporter.

No, second time, He made an appearance on the evening news back in January.

Who is Middle East Correspondent now?
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newsman1
RobB posted:
Nathan_Connell1 posted:
RDJ posted:
Geraint Vincent making an appearance in the studio for the first time since 2012 AFAIK, albeit as a reporter.

No, second time, He made an appearance on the evening news back in January.

Who is Middle East Correspondent now?


I don't think there is one anymore. Judging by recent reports on News at Ten, coverage of the Middle East is split between John Irvine, who is based in Dubai, and Rageh Omaar.
DV
DVB Cornwall
The Master had fun this lunchtime



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Towielad
DVB Cornwall posted:
The Master had fun this lunchtime






Was a cracking piece of television, news with a heart! And as per usual Alistair took it all in his stride and even gave the last word the the real star bless him
Last edited by Towielad on 2 March 2017 7:07pm
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Square Eyes Founding member
ITV News at lunchtime moving to 12.30pm during Cheltenham week (Tue-Fri).

No doubt outrage on twitter that Loose Women has been dropped from the schedule and an article in the Daily Express to follow.
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