BBC staff face backlash for 'taking selfies' as Huw Edwards announced Queen's death

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BBC viewers hit out at two staff members who were spotted taking selfies in the background of the broadcast channel as Huw Edwards announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II.On Thursday (September 8), the Welsh broadcaster addressed the nation following the announcement made by Buckingham Palace that the monarch had passed away at the age of 96.Her Royal Highness passed away at Balmoral Castle surrounded by her immediate family just 18 months after the death of her husband Prince Philip.READ MORE:Princess Eugenie in tears as she looks at tribute to the Queen outside BalmoralThe 61-year-old shared the life-changing news with millions of viewers up and down the country as he shared the devastating statement provided by the palace, which read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”Following the heartbreaking news, Huw received widespread praise online for his sensitive delivery, however some BBC staff have faced criticism for their actions in the background.After watching the national broadcast, viewers flooded to Twitter to share their disappointment at their insensitive behaviour online.One user said: “Personally I felt the BBC news coverage of the death of the Queen bordered on disrespectful.“Vulture-like pre-announcement coverage and then staff in T-shirts taking selfies and chatting behind Huw Edwards as he delivered the most important statement of his career.”Another echoed: “I am beyond disgusted that people working in the BBC studio taking selfies as Huw Edwards announced the death of Her Majesty The Queen.