Kirsty Young

BBC presenter Kirsty Young has come out of retirement to pay her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her being laid to rest on Monday evening.

Many fans of Kirsty took to Twitter to say how pleased they were to see her on the BBC again. Now Kirsty has come out of retirement for a second time to pay tribute to the late Queen. Laura said: "I hope Kirsty Young is feeling as well as she's looking, she has been through a rough time recently". Kirsty joined Alan Titchmarsh on the BBC’s coverage of the Queen's funeral to discuss their experiences and memories with Her Majesty. So glad she's back". BBC presenter Kirsty Young has come out of retirement to pay her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her being laid to rest on Monday evening.

Kirsty Young is just one of the BBC presenters hosting the coverage of the Queen's funeral alongside Huw Edwards on Monday. The Scottish star reported from ...

The pair married in September 1999 in a romantic ceremony which was held in the chapel at Babington House and was decorated with hundreds of tiny candles, according to the Daily Mail. The couple had first met at the Georgian manor a year before in September 1998. The Scottish star reported from Buckingham Palace earlier this year for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and is now back on screens for the historic occasion.

KIRSTY Young has made a comeback for the Queen's funeral, after stepping aside from broadcasting for health reasons.The Scots star, 53, is providing c.

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Television presenter Kirsty Young left BBC viewers in floods of tears as she shared an emotional final message to Queen Elizabeth II following her state ...

"Held it together until Kirsty Young & the @BBC montage . Summed it up and hit the spot." While a fourth social media user said: "Wow, that Kirsty Young speech. She said: "Well, what a momentous day it's been. Kirsty Young presented the proceedings on the channel and ended the programme with a touching speech in a final message to the Queen. [BBC](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/bbc) viewers have been reduced to tears following the state funeral of [ Queen Elizabeth II.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/queen)

BBC has released its full TV schedule for the coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, taking place today, September 19. Popular presenter Kirsty Young ...

- The Electric House in London - High Road House & Brasserie in London - Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire [Kirsty Young](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/kirsty-young) is no stranger to British television screens. - Soho House in London and New York - Babington House in Somerset

Kirsty Young had tears in her eyes as she ended the BBC's live coverage of the Queen's funeral, with a tribute in which she said Her Majesty would "never be ...

Thank you for giving the days coverage a beautiful and perfect ending," with a second posting; "This was absolutely beautiful, poised, fitting and delivered with grace. Kirsty spoke of the Queen's pledge to serve her country and added: "Never was a person truer to their word. [READ MORE : Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie spark Queen's funeral confusion over 'early' exit](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/princess-beatrice-eugenie-queens-funeral-25057068) [Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/earl-spencer-queens-funeral-diana-25058041) was also in attendance at St George's as the service attended with a rendition of the National Anthem, before [King Charles III](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/king-charles-iii) and Queen Consort, Camilla, were seen getting into the Royal car, ready to head off to a private service, away from TV cameras, later on on Monday evening. Queen Elizabeth II is gone but she will never be forgotten." her words really struck a chord with people watching the BBC at home. Reacting to Kirsty's closing monologue, one tweeted: "Kirsty...that was both professional and deeply moving. She also made mention of 'a certain bear' in reference to the Queen's Jubilee sketch with Paddington, before signing of with a tribute to the Queen "who would never be forgotten," saying: "She made history, she was history. And, as Kirsty became emotional in the studio,. As tears started to form in her own eyes, she spoke of how many people would have been watching the day's events with great affection for the Queen and everything she did, but also with tears in their eyes as the mourned her loss. Kirsty said the outpouring of support for the Queen, the scale of the events in her honour and the way they were carried out "exemplified her reign," continuing: "She united us in one final acts of togetherness." Kirsty Young had tears in her eyes as she ended the BBC's live coverage of the Queen's funeral, with a tribute in which she said Her Majesty would "never be forgotten." [Prince George](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-old-prince-george-funeral-25051336) and [Princess Charlotte](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/princess-charlotte-age-queens-funeral-25051483) and proved to be just as moving as the earlier state funeral.

Viewers of BBC One were moved by the poignant words delivered by Kirsty Young, who appeared to hold back tears, following the Queen's committal service.

While a fourth said: "Kirsty Young. What a speech" Finishing the closing speech, Kirsty said: "She made history, she was history. Viewers at home quickly flooded social media with praise for the tribute and Kirsty's "outstanding" delivery of it. Outstanding closing words." [BBC](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/bbc) One viewers were moved to tears following presenter Kirsty Young's "outstanding" closing speech as coverage of [the Queen's state funeral](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/the-queens-funeral) came to an end. "We will, surely, be ever grateful to have had that final opportunity to celebrate with Her Majesty her remarkable and long reign. Wonderful." Well, never was a person truer to their word." But she will surely never be forgotten." Kirsty then discussed the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the Paddington Bear speech that has become so poignant. [You can read more about the events that took place here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-funeral-plans-full-hour-25049756).

On Twitter, Matthew wrote: "Excellent BBC line-up for the funeral service and laying to rest of the Queen: Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young and David Dimbleby all ...

[#queensfuneral](https://twitter.com/hashtag/queensfuneral?src=hashtag_click) [#thankyoumaam](https://twitter.com/hashtag/thankyoumaam?src=hashtag_click)." Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe Gregg said: "A massive thank you to [#KirstyYoung](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KirstyYoung?src=hashtag_click) for keeping it together. I was OK right up until the point when BBC's Kirsty Young struggled to hold it together in her final summing up...," Green Dragon said. This from Kirsty Young was particularly moving." She said: "Well, what a momentous day it's been.

BBC presenter Kirsty Young was on the brink of crying as she movingly spoke at the end of the broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - and it brought ...

Queen Elizabeth II has gone, but she will surely never be forgotten." \u201cKirsty Young delivers an emotional monologue as she signs off the BBC\u2019s eleven days of coverage.\n\n\u201cShe made history, she was history. Thank you, Kirsty." Never was a person truer to their word." beautiful." She united us in one final act of togetherness.

Kirsty Young has delivered an emotional monologue that saw viewers praising the BBC's coverage of the Queen's funeral. Viewers have also joked that Huw ...

Crazy pressure to be the person to say "this is the BBC from London" day of. Edwards was also the presenter who broke the news of the Queen's death to the nation on Thursday 8 September. Viewers have joked that Huw Edwards 'needs a holiday' as he continues to lead the BBC's coverage of the Queen's funeral 'She made history, she was history. [BBC](/news/bbc/index.html)'s coverage of the Queen's funeral. [BBC](/news/bbc/index.html)'s coverage of the Queen's funeral as the broadcaster commemorated her memory.

Presenter Kirsty Young fought back tears after she gave a moving speech in a touching send off to the Queen. The former presenter of Desert Island Discs, ...

A third person said: "Kirsty Young delivering that monologue. She added: "As a very young women, she famously said her whole life; whether it be long or short - would be devoted to our service. Closing the coverage in a statement, she said: "The Queen's funeral has surely exemplified her reign.

Kirsty Young brought tears to BBC viewers' eyes with an emotional monologue, as she concluded the channel's eleven days of coverage of the Queen's funeral.

She said: " [Queen Elizabeth II](/latest/queen) has gone, but she will surely never be forgotten." The British public have had their eyes glued on the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today. [BBC](/express.co.uk/latest/bbc) viewers' eyes with an emotional monologue, as she concluded the channel's eleven days of coverage of [the Queen's funeral](/latest/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral). In the poignant address, Ms Young said the Queen "made history." Sir Giacomo Britannia said: "Timeless monologue. So, so professional as well despite being clearly emotional.

Broadcaster Kirsty Young was verging on tears as she gave a closing speech as the BBC's live coverage of the Queen's funeral came to an end.

While another added: “Gosh - Kirsty Young - she gets it. “We will, surely, be ever grateful to have had that final opportunity to celebrate with Her Majesty her remarkable and long reign. Well, never was a person truer to their word.”

Many viewers urged for the BBC to be 'protected' amid its coverage of the Queen's funeral, helmed by Huw, with Kirsty, Fergal Keane, David Dimbleby, and Sophie ...

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. It normally changes on April 1 each year but it is expected to freeze for two years until April 2024, at which point it’s speculated the fee will be axed. A gentle reminder of where the licence fee goes.’ ‘The @BBC coverage of this is nothing short of outstanding. We will surely be ever grateful to have had that final opportunity to celebrate with Her Majesty, her remarkable and long reign. The BBC is precious and must be protected at all costs,’ one person wrote. She made history, she was history. ‘A veil of sorrow has covered the nation but the Queen’s funeral has surely exemplified her reign. And today we have come together, many of us with tears in our eyes, but all of us with an abiding warmth in our hearts for all that she gave. ‘If, as she once said, grief is the price we pay for love, then the weight of our collective sorrow is testament to the depth of affection in which she is held. Well, never was a person truer to their word. [Huw Edwards](https://metro.co.uk/tag/huw-edwards/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) [being particularly praised.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/huw-edwards-deserves-a-holiday-after-leading-bbc-coverage-of-queens-death-17407822/)