Rogue BBC tweet sparks global news alert about Queen's health

June 04, 2015 04:12

A rogue tweet by a BBC reporter after an obituary rehearsal led several major international news organisations to wrongly report that Queen Elizabeth had been admitted to hospital.

The BBC said the error was a result of a training exercise, contradicting the reporter's own tweet, which said a prankster had got hold of her phone. The Guardian understands the BBC is undertaking an investigation as part of its disciplinary procedures.

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