People have been left baffled as kids television channel CITV completely axed its regular schedule and will air the Queen’s funeral.
The channel which frequently entertains youngsters is just one of several channels broadcasting the historic event which will see billions of mourners across the globe pay tribute to the late Queen.
Television networks across the world are today airing the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth who was monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as 15 other countries.
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But the decision hasn’t gone down well online, with many questioning why the children’s channel has made this decision.
One Twitter user said: “I’m not sure why the children’s channel CITV are showing the Queen’s funeral. Surely, children’s programmes would have been the right choice.”
A second added: “I agree. Children’s channels should offer an alternative to young children.”
“Normal programming should have continued on all other ITV channels,” commented a third.
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But others defended the network’s decision, with one person saying: “She was the Children’s Queen as well. Kids in my extended family come to family funerals. They understand death far better than most adults.”
Before a second added: “Actually I think it’s a nice gesture and they will have memories as adults to remember the occasion.”
“It’s the last time any of us living will see the end of a Queen, it’s a historical occasion. I mean there weren’t loads of channels for her father’s funeral since many people didn’t have a TV. I mean Easter is talked about on TV and that’s about a funeral ,” said a third.
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The network had previously announced that it would be showing the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II across all of its digital channels.
For the first time in the history of the network, the state funeral will air uninterrupted across the entire network as well its online platforms on the ITV Hub.
On CITV, normal programming will resume at 6.30pm while the main ITV channels will continue to commemorate the life of the late Queen, the second longest reigning monarch in history.
Following the period of national mourning, television channels have broadcasted a wide range of shows, including documentaries about the late monarch.
Several days after her death, soap operas and programmes began to weave themselves into the television guide, offering some light entertainment to the mourning nation.
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