BBC presenter Huw Edwards has resigned after receiving “medical advice” from his doctors.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC,” the corporation said in a statement on Monday.
“After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
Edwards, who has presented the BBC News at Ten since 2003, is one of the most familiar faces on British television. He has also fronted major events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 and the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997.
