BBC Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell’s two infamous on screen moments as he announces retirement after 47 years
KING Charles sent a heartfelt retirement tribute to BBC royal reporter Nicholas Witchell – 19 years after blasting him as “awful” during a furious outburst.sent a “generous” recording which was played at Witchell’s leaving party on March 21 following his retirement at the age of 70 last month.After Witchell asked a question, Charles blasted: 'Bloody people. I can’t bear that man.
One attendee told the Mail on Sunday: “It did come as a surprise to everyone there including Nicholas.HEIR THISman put a question to the King – who didn’t realise he could be heard – he snapped: “Bloody people. I can’t bear that man.In an interview published last year, the veteran journalist admitted he “was a bit taken aback” by the remarks and the worldwide publicity the feud sparked.
“I had a very pleasant evening hosted by the director-general with a number of colleagues with whom I’ve worked over the nearly 48 years I’ve been at the BBC.”
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