BBC submits material to Buckingham Palace for approval before use, raising questions about editorial independence

The BBC has allowed Buckingham Palace to veto what footage it can use in its coronation coverage, raising questions about the national broadcaster’s impartiality in relation to the monarchy.

In recent days the BBC has submitted material to the palace for approval in royal-themed programming, only for Buckingham Palace to declare they could not use certain pieces, according to individuals with knowledge of the situation.

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