BBC Breakfast viewers were left divided when Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt paid tribute to the Queen.
The BBC presenters fronted a special edition of Breakfast on Friday morning (September 9) to honour Her Majesty, who on Thursday died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.
The matriarch passed away “peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and was said to be surrounded by her loved ones.
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Naga and Charlie were dressed in black for the broadcast out of respect as they paid tribute to the monarch on Friday.
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Opening the show, Naga said: “Good morning, you are watching a special edition of Breakfast on BBC News.”
Charlie continued: “A nation mourns following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty died yesterday at Balmoral, bringing to an end a 70-year reign.”
Naga went on: “The Queen’s eldest son, now King Charles III was at her bedside. He’ll return to London later today.”
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Many fans flocked to Twitter to praise the presenters for their show, but not everyone seemed to be happy with the pair.
One fan wrote: “Both Naga and Charlie are doing an excellent job in presenting the news today in this challenging time. I pray the Queen now rest in eternal peace.”
Another agreed: “Thank you BBC, Charlie & Naga for the special tribute for Queen Elizabeth. #BBCBreakfast What a wonderful woman she was & such a huge loss to our country.”
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A third appeared sympathetic as they said: “Naga Munchetty seems visibly affected by events this morning.”
Some weren’t pleased with the presenters and aired their complaints.
One claimed: “BBC News have got it wrong this morning. They should not allow Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt to present this morning. They openly ridiculed the flag and by association the Queen. Disgraceful.”
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Charlie and Naga previously received backlash for making fun of MP Robert Jenrick’s Union Jack flag on their show.
A second said: “@BBCBreakfast can Naga stop coming out with such stupid statements .. she should be taken off air.”
King Charles, 73, has now succeeded his mother and gave his first official address to the nation on Friday.
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