BBC cameraman booted from Coronation in ‘fallacious place on the fallacious time’
A BBC cameraman who was accused of trying to movie a secret a part of the King’s Coronation rehearsal has defended his actions after he was thrown out of Westminster Abbey.
A nationwide newspaper has reported that Neil Paton claims he was “in the wrong place at the wrong time” after showing close to a four-panelled display screen behind which King Charles was as a consequence of be anointed with holy oil.
This is probably the most sacred a part of the ceremony and is at all times performed away from public view.
The monarch reportedly noticed him attempting to movie, whereupon safety had been referred to as and he was escorted from the premises, whereas his accreditation was ripped up.
He reportedly informed BBC executives that he had left his place to fetch some digicam package and inadvertently ended up in that a part of the abbey, whereas he additionally denied claims that he had his cellphone out as a way to movie the anointing.
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Paton has since been off work following the “humiliating” incident for the BBC, which was given some brevity by an inside supply, who mentioned final week: “Charles spotted the cameraman trying to film him during the run-through for the most sensitive part of the ceremony.
“The BBC guy was looking shifty as he lurked in view of the screens holding his mobile phone.
“He had no business being there whatsoever – he had an accredited spot in the Abbey.
“It is highly irregular for any journalist to leave their set position in such circumstances.
“And it’s deeply concerning to think he would be trying to film precious moments deliberately hidden from public view.”
In response to the Sun’s story, a BBC spokesman mentioned: “While we do not comment on individuals, most of what has been reported about this story is completely incorrect.”