Huw Edwards
Huw Edwards (/hiːʊ, hjuː/ hee-uu, hew, Welsh pronunciation: [hɨu]; born 18 August 1961) is a Welsh journalist, presenter and newsreader. Until his suspension in July 2023, he was the lead presenter of BBC News at Ten, the evening news programme of the BBC.
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| Born | 18 August 1961 Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Education | Cardiff University (BA) University of Wales Trinity Saint David (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, newsreader, television presenter |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Employer | BBC |
| Spouse | Vicky Flind |
| Children | 5 |
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Edwards has anchored BBC coverage of state and international events, and was occasionally seen as relief or as chief presenter on BBC News at Six, BBC News at One, BBC Weekend News and Daily Politics, as well as on the BBC's international news channel BBC World News. He has presented the BBC's coverage of major royal events, including the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Diamond and Platinum Jubilees of Elizabeth II, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the funeral of Prince Philip, the death and state funeral of Elizabeth II and the coronation of Charles III and Camilla. He also presented BBC News at Five, which was broadcast on the BBC News channel from 2006 until 2020. He was the lead presenter for the general election coverage in December 2019.
In July 2023, Edwards was suspended by the BBC following allegations of sexual misconduct made in The Sun. The South Wales Police and the Metropolitan Police found no evidence of criminal conduct. Edwards was reported to be in hospital, suffering from depression. In January 2024 he was reported to be still too unwell to discuss future options for his employment with the BBC.