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Charlotte Everett

Huw Edwards' swipe at former Prime Minister Liz Truss during BBC Coronation coverage

Huw Edwards took a swipe at former Prime Minister Liz Truss during BBC's Coronation coverage.

The news presenter was talking about who was arriving at Westminster Abbey for King Charles III's Coronation when he then noticed Liz, before making a comment about her short time as PM.

Usual broadcasting has been interrupted across channels such as BBC and ITV for special shows covering the special event.

Edwards, who also led coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and funeral back in September 2022, made a cheeky dig at Liz when she arrived to the event.

Former Prime Minister Truss and her husband Hugh O’Leary were following Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson when Huw reminded viewers of her short stint as Prime Minister.

Huw took a subtle swipe (BBC)

He said: "And then Prime Minister for a very brief period, Liz Truss with her husband Hugh O’Leary."

Viewers of the programme found the comment amusing, with one saying: "Just brilliant."

Another said: "Absolutely LOVE that man! #HuwEdwards."

Edwards had been referring to Truss remaining in her position as Prime Minister for just 44 days.

She announced her resignation on October 20, 2022, becoming the shortest serving PM in British history.

King Charles has been officially crowed during his Coronation alongside his wife Queen Camilla.

Liz Truss was PM for 44 days (Getty Images)
Liz went to the Coronation (PA)

At midday the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward's Crown upon Charles' anointed head during the historical service at Westminster Abbey.

The King prayed to be a "blessing" to people of "every faith and conviction".

He has become the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at the Abbey, which has been the nation's Coronation church since 1066.

Soon after her husband, Queen Camilla had her own special moment when Queen Mary's crown was placed on her anointed head by the Archbishop.

King Charles has been crowned (PA)

The Coronation ceremony ended at 1pm and the newly crowned King and Queen began the procession back to Buckingham Palace in the gold state coach.

Some 4,000 sailors, soldiers, aviators and other military personnel from across the UK and the Commonwealth accompanied Charles and Camilla on their return procession.

There were more than 1,000 route liners from the Army, RAF and Royal Navy.

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