BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent and Jon Kay BOTH ditch the studio in major format shake-up

The Sussexes and Waleses walked and stood side-by-side in more shows of solidarity at Queen Elizabeth’s lying-in-state ceremonies. Princes Harry and William marched together behind their father King Charles on Wednesday afternoon (14. 09.

NAGA Munchetty was nowhere to be seen during this morning's BBC Breakfast show - just days after she was branded "rude" by viewers. The BBC's hit morning programme has already gone through several format changes this week following the Queen's death. During the Queen's final journey from Balmoral and her subsequent lying in state, the broadcaster has seen several of its presenters ditch the Salford studio.

BBC viewers thought King Charles III had taken a minute out of his busy day as the new monarch to have a chat with Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast.Viewers were left rather distracted on Thursday morning (September 15) as they thought one bloke, a war veteran, looked remarkably like the new king.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent and Jon Kay both missing from studio in ongoing shake-upSome fans had to look twice at the man on their screens, and one thought he could rake in some cash if he wanted a future career as a Charles lookalike.Presenter Charlie Stayt had ditched the Salford studio to appear at Westminster and chat to people queuing up to see Her late Majesty inside Westminster Cathedral.Thursday marked the first full day of Her late Majesty's lying in state at Westminster - after she made her final journey from Balmoral to London.He managed to secure a chat with a well-spoken elderly gentleman dressed in a green coat who bared a striking resemblance to Charles.When Charlie asked why he'd come to visit the Queen, Charles' mother, he said: "Well I was in the army for 36 years and the Queen was the Queen, and it's the only way you can pay her respects for all those years that she gave to the nation."It seems he doesn't live at Buckingham Palace, though, because he told Charlie he'd come from Surrey when asked if he'd come far to visit the Queen's coffin.Viewers rushed to comment as they pointed out how similar they thought he looked to Charles.One wrote: "Thought he was talking to the King at first glance" before another admitted: "Yes as he approached I did a double about."A third said: "This gent looked very much like Charles."A fourth suggested: "This chap has a future career as a King Charles impersonator in

READ MORE: BBC viewers shock as Sally Nugent says stop bringing Paddington bears and sandwiches Earlier this week, Jon Kay travelled to Edinburgh and Sally appeared from Buckingham Palace as crowds queued to visit the Queen's coffin and bid their monarch farewell.But it seems viewers had to adapt to another switch-up on Thursday as Naga was nowhere to be seen on their TV screens.Instead, it was Nina Warhurst who stepped in to replace as her in the studio, and Charlie had left the studio to appear from Westminster.BBC's Breakfast correspondent John Maguire appeared from Carriage Gates, so he was also on hand to help Charlie.Opening the show before the sun rose, Charlie said: "Thousands of people queue through the night to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state in Westminster Hall."Viewers were then shown pictures of huge crowds queuing over a London bridge to pay their respects to Her late Majesty.Charlie continued: "These are pictures of the queue which is currently around two miles long. Stretching down along the South Bank of the River Thames."This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

King Charles III has barely had time to adjust to his new role of Britain's new monarch, following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.Recent clips have shown the new King appearing to have fussy demands while undertaking new duties, even at one point, gesturing to his staff to remove a pen tray that was in the way of some documents on his desk.However, His Majesty is no stranger to luxurious treatment, having been pampered by his aids over the years, the Daily Mirror reports.READ MORE: King Charles gives hint about his reign with 'spidery' handwriting, expert claimsMany insiders have opened up about the King's particular demands, with some members of staff at Clarence House even going as far to give him the nickname of "Pampered Prince", according to the Amazon Prime documentary, Serving the Royals: Inside the Firm.When it comes to food, chef Graham Newbould, who was a former member of the royal staff, said that the King eschews a traditional cooked English breakfast for fruit and cereals, taking a luxury "breakfast box" wherever he goes.He said: "Prince Charles has a healthier option. He'd have homemade bread, a bowl of fresh fruit, fresh fruit juices."Wherever the Prince goes in the world, the breakfast box goes with him.

BBC Breakfast viewers spotted one of the show’s presenters break royal protocol on Wednesday as they decided not to wear a black suit and tie. Black uniform has been required as the outfit among TV hosts across the UK following the Queen’s death, as the country has entered a national period of mourning for 10 days. Correspondent Tim Muffett opted out of that rule as he appeared wearing a grey blazer and blue tie, while interviewing mourning fans of the Queen on BBC Breakfast.

The Queen’s coffin arrived in London last night after making its final journey from Edinburgh and will be moved again later today. There were emotional scenes as as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embarked on her final journey after a night in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where over 20,000 people came to pay their respects Following her death on 8 September, and as per tradition, the late monarch’s coffin is now to make its way to Westminster Hall for lying in state where members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week (September 8) aged 96, some anti-Western regimes have been tastelessly celebrating.One of those is Iran.And, according to several reports, a leading Iranian state-run TV channel has compared Her Majesty to the murderous leader of the Nazi regime, Adolf Hitler.READ MORE: 'Good omen' for King Charles as he's licked by corgi during Northern Ireland visitAnd the Iranian channel – a mouth piece of leaders in the country – shockingly claimed that she was “one of the greatest criminals in the history of mankind” and that her legacy of the United Kingdom was “full of crime, abomination and filth”.The comments came from Foad Izadi of Tehran University.Speaking on Channel 1 – the main news television channel of the country which throws members of the LGBTQ+ community off of buildings – he said: “Perhaps, in light of her 70 years on the throne, she should be included in the same list with Hitler."From a certain perspective, we should be sad that this person died because she died without standing trial, without being punished, and without paying for her crimes.”And to make it worse, during an English-language broadcast on PressTV – the channel which former Labour MP Chris Williamson currently presents an anti-semitic conspiracy theory-laden show about Jews on - he added: “The Queen is a famous imperialist, colonialist, war criminal, aggression of the British army throughout the world is done under her name.“British armed forces are the Queen's armed forces.“So we have just a handful of people who have engaged in so many atrocities in the last century: Hitler, for example, some American presidents belong to that list, and Queen Elizabeth that oversaw the end of the British empire.“The number of

Prince William's close friend, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, will no longer be carrying out his royal-related duties following the Queen's death.The Marquess, whose name is David Rocksavage, acted as the Lord Great Chamberlain during Elizabeth II's reign and was required to walk backwards facing the monarch at the State Opening of Parliament this year.However, since the ascension of King Charles III, the duty has been passed to Rupert Carrington, known as the 7th Lord Carrington, as the ceremonial role changes to a different aristocratic family when a new reign begins.READ MORE: William and Kate lack ‘affection’ that Meghan and Harry display, says expertRupert began his first duties on Monday (September 12), greeting the King and Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Hall.He is also expected to have a starring role in King Charles III's Coronation, thought to take place next year, with his duties including dressing the monarch on the day, as well as serving them water before and after the banquet.As part of his role, he will wear a scarlet court uniform and bear a gold key and white stave as part of the insignia.Friends of David Rocksavage have said that the filmmaker isn't too upset about relinquishing his role, telling the Daily Mail: "David always knew he would not have the job for life.

the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Social media users noticed a square object protruding from under Meghan's black dress, and several of those same Twitter users immediately felt the Duchess was wearing a secret microphone.According to the bizarre theory, Meghan was nefariously recording conversations and information for her Netflix series. A source close to Meghan said there's not an ouch of truth to the claim. "This is insane and actually damaging to her.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were both missing from the studio again during a major format change.The BBC presenters are normally seen in the Salford studio together, but they ditched the red sofa for the second time this week on Tuesday morning (September 13).On Monday, the hosts traveled to separate parts of the UK to provide special coverage of the Queen's death, after the monarch passed away aged 96 at her Balmoral estate last Thursday (September 8).READ MORE: BBC viewers shock as Sally Nugent says stop bringing Paddington bears and sandwichesJon, 52, had appeared live from Edinburgh to mark the arrival of the Queen's coffin from Balmoral, whilst Sally anchored the show from Buckingham Palace in London.But the studio shake-up hadn't changed on Tuesday as Jon was back in Edinburgh on Tuesday and Sally was still in Buckingham Palace.Jon was stood in front of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where the Queen's coffin was placed to rest for 24 hours for members of the public to pay their respects.Viewers were shown a live shot of mourners queuing up to enter the Edinburgh cathedral to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II after braving the cold and queuing through the night.Opening the show, Jon said: "Good morning, welcome to Tuesday's programme, and it's an extraordinary sight isn't it? The people you're seeing now have queued for hours.

snake is understood to have responded by biting it to death.Salim Khan was working in a paddy field near Darada village in Bengal, India, last Tuesday (September 6) when the reptile bit him.Local sources report that he was collecting grass to feed cattle when the indecent took place, and his reaction is not one you might not expect.READ MORE: Sickening moment 'Terminator' machete attacker hacked at stranger on packed Tube trainSalim was bitten on the leg and made his feelings on the matter clear, allegedly getting the beast back with a taste of its own medicine. Rather than fleeing in horror he decided to take harsh revenge, plunging his teeth into the cobra until it was dead.

The Queen simply "let go" after she "tidied everything up" in terms of the transition between Prime Ministers, a source who knew her has said. The Queen held her final audience with then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, before asking his succesor Liz Truss at Balmoral, Scotland to form a new government.

King and the new Prime Minister was actually a strict breach of major protocol, according to an expert.After he returned on Friday from being at his mother's side in Balmoral, King Charles had a meeting with Liz Truss in which she gripped his arm.In their meeting, she expressed her 'very, very sincere condolences' and the King confided that his mother's death had been 'the moment I've been dreading'.READ MORE: Queen's funeral is 'biggest ever anti-terror op' with snipers on roof and SAS on standbyAnd whilst the 'human moment,' as Downing Street called it, was apparently welcomed by the King - it was actually a breach of the rules, according to Royal biographer and historian Hugo Vickers.He told the Mail on Sunday: "On a very strict interpretation of Royal protocol rules, the PM should not have held the King's arm in this way."The rules are that you leave it to the King to do the arm touching. The Royal Family is supposed to initiate the contact.

King's guards falling flat on his back, sending his 'Bearskin' hate flying.TikTok user Vanessa, who posts on the app under the name @qhtva, gained more than 7.7million views on a clip from their visit to the Palace three days ago, following the Queen's death.In the video, a guard was seen walking down the side of the Palace when he suddenly raises one of his legs in the air and slips over, landing on his back.READ MORE: Emotional King Charles fights back tears listening to Queen tributes in WestminsterThe crowd were heard gasping as his iconic 'bearskin' hat was sent flying behind him.Hundreds of people have since flocked to the comments to poke fun at the video as one user claimed: "Everything is falling apart since the Queen died."Another quipped: "Someone threw a banana peel."A third wrote: "I would run away and never come back."A fourth said: "He fell like they do in cartoons."However, some users commented that they hoped he was okay and didn't hurt himself too badly - but he seemed to be getting up by the end so he seems okay.The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for a comment regarding the guard.The news comes after a town crier left passersby in hysterics after he accidentally proclaimed the new monarch as King George instead of King Charles III.In a TikTok video, which has gained more than 166,000 likes, a town crier was seen in traditional dress as he yelled the proclamation of the new King on the high street in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.With all confidence, he yelled: "Shall be the formal proclamation of the declaration of the ascension of King George..."He then realises his mistake and hilariously

BBC presenter left fans bewildered after sharing insight into Queen Elizabeth II's famous skit with Paddington Bear.The skit saw the Queen and Paddington have a tea party as he wished her a "lovely Jubilee" as she celebrated her 70th year on the throne.READ MORE: BBC viewers shock as Sally Nugent says stop bringing Paddington bears and sandwiches It saw Her Majesty and Paddington pull out their respective Marmalade sandwiches as Paddington said: "Thank you... for everything", before wrapping up the skit as the Jubilee aired on TV.The clip, which already has 9.5million views on YouTube, was discussed on BBC on Sunday afternoon - and the reporter shared his insight into the popular skit.As they discussed Paddington on air, he said: "Can I just add something about the Paddington Bear skit that we've all seen."We should remember that she acted that in an empty space! It wasn't the real Paddington there, even though it looked like it."She acted out what she would say to Paddington and then the CGI experts went in and animated a Paddington image for her!"Shortly after it was aired the clip circulated on Twitter with viewers acting completely bewildered to hear the news.One user shared the clip writing: "Hang on WHAT??", as someone responded: "Paddington isn't real?!?!"A third said: "Paddington wasn't really there?! Shocking!"Another wrote: "Genuinely until BBC News explained it, I actually thought that The Queen performed her Paddington sketch with a real life bear.

CAROL Vorderman shared some sweet memories of her meetings with King Charles after breaking down in tears over the Queen's death. TV presenter Carol, 61, couldn't hide her emotions as she took to Instagram last week to reflect on the passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.

During the lying in state period, The Queen’s closed coffin will rest inside Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster in London. Lying in state at the Palace of Westminster opens to the public at 5pm on Wednesday 14 September.

John Swinney has confirmed King Charles III will be the head of state if Scotland voted for independence in any future referendum.