BBC Breakfast was interrupted on Wednesday for a breaking news announcement about King Charles and Queen Camilla.

BBC Breakfast’s regular programming took a pause on Wednesday when co-host Jon Kay delivered a breaking news update concerning the Royal family.

“It’s coming up to quarter past seven, Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening in the Pacific. King Charles and Queen Camilla have just arrived on the island nation of Samoa, where they are attending a Summit for the 56 Nation Commonwealth; there we go,” said an excited Jon.

His colleague Sally Nugent chimed in: “Of course, you will know they have been on a six-day tour of Australia, which we have been covering here on the programme, and they touched down just a few minutes ago. We were expecting them within the last half hour or so, and as we can see, that is their plane.”

The moment was marked with a “breaking news” banner flashing across viewers’ screens while footage of the royals alighting from their aircraft was broadcast.

Sally described the scene: “The King and Queen arriving,” while Jon provided additional context: “They said in advance they couldn’t wait to arrive in Samoa for this state visit,” reports the Express.

The King and Queen arrive in Samoa ( Image: (Image: BBC))
“They said they were looking forward to experiencing the warmth of the country’s ancient traditions.”

As cameras captured King Charles and Queen Camilla being welcomed by dignitaries, Jon pointed out the importance of their trip.

“There is going to be a lot of official work to do, this head of government conference, which happens every couple of years somewhere,” he noted.

He concluded with a reflection: “They have gone about as far as they could possibly go for the next one.”

Sally introduced their colleague, Katy Watson, who was in Samoa to cover a special segment for BBC Breakfast. “Good morning, Katy,” she said warmly.

“So what can we expect to happen over the coming days?”

Jon Kay and Sally Nugent ( Image: (Image: BBC))
Katy shared insights from the ground: “This is his first trip to Samoa, and this is the first time he has attended the Summit since becoming King. It is also a first for a small Pacific nation in hosting.”

She highlighted the significance of the event for Samoa: “It is something important here for Samoa, it is a small country hoping the spotlight is really put upon this country.”

Katy then delved into the key topics of discussion: “Now, top of the agenda will be climate change, it is something very close to the King, a big interest of his and here in this region, it is a big issue. This area is one of the most vulnerable when it comes to rising sea levels.”

Following footage of the King’s reception by the Prime Minister and police, the broadcast returned to the studio, where Jon remarked: “That is the first time we have been live in Samoa at breakfast time.”

He concluded by praising the monarch’s appearance: “It’s good to see the King looking well.”