BBC News: WATCH as McCoy MOCKS royal weather segment - ‘That's everybody’s fears allayed!’
BBC News host Simon McCoy mocked a special BBC Weather royal wedding report, insisting the “fantastic weather” expected in Windsor as the royal couple tie the knot has “everybody’s fears allayed”.
Hot weather forecast in Windsor for Royal Wedding day
The chuckling BBC host, known for his sarcastic news commentary, was responding to an enthusiastic weather report from forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker, who explained there will be “ideal” weather for the royal couple’s special day on May 19.
The BBC Weather forecaster said: “We are in for a fine spell of weather. This is really for much of the UK, it is not just for Windsor, but we are going to obviously focus on Windsor.
“We have got fair weather clouds all the way through. There seems to be a little bit of a dip in the temperature mid-week, it still stays fine and then it is rising throughout.
“I mean, how often does this happen? This is fantastic. You know, we wouldn’t want those temperatures like we have had in the last few weeks going up to nearly 30C.
That’s good. That’s everybody’s fears allayed
“21C is as ideal as it is going to get and we also maybe don’t want bright sunshine because you get all the squinting. So, we really are doing very well.”
McCoy mocked the BBC forecaster and said: “Hmm, you get all the squinting.”
The grinning BBC presenter added: “Right, well that’s good. That’s everybody’s fears allayed.”
The royal wedding service will begin at midday on Saturday, May 19 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor where the Dean of Windsor and Archbishop of Canterbury will marry Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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At 1pm, the couple will embark on a carriage procession along Castle Hill, the High Street and into Windsor town centre before returning along the Long Walk to the castle for the reception.
The trip through Windsor town centre will be the public’s opportunity to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
After the procession, the couple will return to Windsor Castle where the Queen will host the reception for 800 wedding guests at St George’s Hall.
In the evening, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, will host a reception for 200 selected guests at the royal residence of Frogmore House, located near the castle.
The newlyweds will be granted a new title by the queen, which is expected to be a dukedom.
After the evening is over, the couple will return to Kensington Palace to begin life as husband and wife.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has reminded visitors travelling to Windsor for the royal wedding to be prepared for a long day and have urged visitors to plan their travel in advance in preparation for the event.