BBC journalists receive training for Queen's death

BBC journalists are being trained on the correct way of reporting the British Queen's death in order to avoid an on-air blunder.

The news organsation was heavily criticised when a former newsreader Peter Sissons, pronounced the Queen Mother's death in 2002, dressed in a grey suit accompanied with a burgundy tie.

But this time, the BBC is taking all precautions to avoid any embarrassing gaffe, the Daily Mail reports.

Staff at the organisation's College Of Journalism have been shown mock videos featuring Huw Edwards announcing that the Queen has passed away.

The BBC has since changed its policy and reporters will be instructed to wear dark coloured suits, with the male broadcasters in white shirts and black ties as a mark or respect.

According to the report, staff was informed of the change in BBC schedule that will coincide with the Queen's death.

Following the announcement, the national anthem will be screened in the backdrop whilst television screens display a picture of the royal.

Meanwhile, with the funeral expected to take place 12 days following her passing, the BBC will suspend all comedy shows across its channels until after the burial, the report said.