The BBC has agreed that Buckingham Palace can veto TV footage of the coronation. According to the newspaper The Guardian that raises questions about the impartiality of Britain’s national broadcaster. In recent days, the BBC has submitted material to the palace for approval, with the royals not accepting some proposals, insiders say.
“The balance of power is currently a little more with the royal household than with the BBC,” said a source at the broadcaster. Negotiations over the terms of the BBC’s coverage of the coronation were said to be continuing even on the eve of the event.
The BBC is leading global coverage of the coronation. The images of King Charles in Westminster Abbey will be shared with other broadcasters around the world. This has led to fears from competing broadcasters that they should trust the BBC’s editorial decisions about what can be shown on the service.
‘Editorial integrity is not at risk’
A BBC spokesman says “editorial integrity” is not at risk. But according to British media, there are indeed indications that the court determines what the public sees. According to The Times King Charles has vetoed the showing of his anointing by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The public doesn’t understand how holy oil from Jerusalem is poured into a 12th-century ‘coronation ladle’ and then smeared on Charles’ head, chest and hands.
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