BBC's Huw Edwards appears on screen in black tie as programming suspended until 6pm

BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been spotted wearing a black tie since news broke of the Queen having been placed under medical supervision.

Earlier today, Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen has been placed under medical supervision due to concerns for her health.

A Palace spokesperson said: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."

Concern has since been growing online after Edwards was seen on BBC One wearing a black tie during a broadcast, with programming having also been suspended until 6:00pm.

Huw Edwards presenting whilst wearing a black tie on BBC One. pic.twitter.com/Ltio9k4pEz

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 8, 2022

Edwards was joined on the broadcast by Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell.

Witchell stated: "We are hoping for the best but I think we must now prepare for the worst."

The Queen's son, the Prince of Wales, joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, has travelled to Balmoral to be with her Majesty.

Prince Harry and William have also reportedly travelled to see their grandmother.

However, as one Twitter user sadly put it, Edwards' attire and the royal family congregating to be with the Queen 'doesn't bode well'.

Huw Edwards presenting whilst wearing a black tie on BBC One. pic.twitter.com/Ltio9k4pEz

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 8, 2022

Huw Edwards now on BBC News wearing a black tie.

And the Beeb’s Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell has said this about The Queen: “We are hoping for the best but I think we must now prepare for the worst” pic.twitter.com/OetJXeCdgE

— Benjamin Wright (@benwrightjourno) September 8, 2022

The fact that Huw Edwards has put on his black tie ready says a lot about what's likely coming pic.twitter.com/UrNFoRp8mQ

— GutoA (@cwlcymro) September 8, 2022

For the BBC to have Huw Edwards present in the middle of the day suggests this is serious. This is what the BBC would do in this scenario.

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 8, 2022

The fact that all senior members of the Royal Family have now been summoned to attend Balmoral strikes me as a very grave situation indeed. Also, the fact Huw Edwards is in the BBC News studio wearing a black tie doesn’t bode well. pic.twitter.com/Sip41lJYnM

— ＣＡＩＬＥＡＮ (@CAILEAN_UK) September 8, 2022

From Nicholas Witchell's tone, and Huw Edwards' having changed into a black suit and tie, I think we can expect the news sooner rather than later.

— Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) September 8, 2022

Twitter users have since flooded to the platform in response to spotting Edwards in a black tie in fear of what such an outfit could signify.

One user said: "Huw Edwards has changed into a black tie and female presenters are in black on BBC News."

Another user wrote: "> BBC 1 suspends regular programming until 1800. > Huw Edwards is wearing a black tie. > The entire royal family are headed to Balmoral, including the Sussexes. This is almost certainly more serious than we're being told."

A third reminded everyone to be kind during such a sensitive and upsetting time, particularly for the royal family: "Huw Edwards in a black tie on BBC News. Above everything, the Queen is a great grandmother, grandmother and mother and it’s her family I’m thinking of today. Very sad news whatever your views. Now’s not the time for that."

A final resolved: "I’m not a royalist. But I have empathy. The Queen is loved by and a great comfort to millions. In such a fractious, uncertain era, I wouldn’t deny anyone the need for whatever emotional constants soothe them or deny their real worry or grief. Kindness is always the right choice."

Whatever your politics or beliefs, one certainty in British life for decades has been the beneficent existence of the Queen. Most of us have never known any other reality. That is why you feel the news in your gut because she stands for something so much more than herself.

— Stig Abell (@StigAbell) September 8, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has also echoed the sadness, thoughts and prayers of the country in a statement posted to Twitter.

It reads: "The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.

"My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."