Australian TV presenter Allison Langdon was noticed falling asleep on digicam after a prolonged shift for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
The funeral of the late monarch happened on Monday 19 September (a nationwide financial institution vacation), with information networks from around the globe overlaying the occasion.
Langdon was presenting from the funeral for Australian broadcaster the 9 Community in her function as host of At this time.
Viewers shared pictures on social media of the presenter apparently asleep, along with her head resting on a folded jacket.
She then re-shared the picture to her Instagram Web page, alongside the caption: “Hour 14. All the pieces is ok.”
Langdon had beforehand shared a submit through which she described having the ability to cowl the funeral of the monarch as “a privilege”.
“A privilege to observe the late Queen’s ultimate departure from Buckingham Palace,” she wrote. “A lady who meant so many issues to so many individuals. What a farewell.”
Allison Langdon presenting on the Queen’s funeral (left), and as noticed napping (proper)
(9 Community/Allison Langdon through Instagram)
Elsewhere throughout yesterday’s funeral protection, one other pair of Australian information presenters did not establish UK prime minister Liz Truss throughout a broadcast, mistaking her for a “minor royal”.
You’ll be able to learn The Impartial’s evaluation of BBC and ITV’s funeral protection right here.