When George VI died in 1952, TV coverage was limited to the funeral procession.
If we can think of it, we should be able to see it."
Stewart Purvis, ITN’s former editor called the decision self-censorship.
“Prince George touching his nose, ‘don’t show it.’
And it went on.
I think that’s wrong, just wrong.
It’s just interesting how tightly controlled monarchy is.”
According toNewsweek, royal veto power lies in the location of the events.
The Guardianreported royal staff reviewed footage every five minutes during the event.
For future use, the palace limited media to an hour of footage.
Coverage from the services at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle are allotted 12 minutes each.
Like David Dimbleby, Luckhurst also thinks the royals are making a mistake.
However, previous royal events have also come with caveats.
In instances when the BBC has failed to comply with royal requests, the relationship has become more fraught.
