Radio 2 legend Steve Wright keeps a low profile in baseball cap and black suit jacket as he leaves BBC studios after dedicating show to Prince Philip
He’s been a prominent feature on the BBC radio schedule since the 1980s.
And on Saturday, Steve Wright, 66, dedicated his slot on the airwaves to Prince Philip, marking the Duke of Edinburgh‘s passing with a special Radio 2 show.
Leaving the BBC’s London offices in a dapper black blazer and grey suit trousers, the legendary broadcaster kept a low profile as he strolled through the Capital.
Low-key: On Saturday Steve Wright, 66, dedicated his slot on the airwaves to Prince Philip, marking the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing on Wednesday with a special Radio 2 show
Steve wore a white face mask in keeping with pandemic protocol, and tucked his brown hair away beneath a beige baseball cap.
In his hand was a large black briefcase, that no doubt contained everything Steve needed for a day in the office.
He teamed his casual outfit with a pair of tan slip-on shoes.
The DJ joined the BBC in 1980, previously presenting the Saturday night slot and breakfast shows on Radio 1.
Casual: Leaving the BBC’s London offices in a dapper black blazer and grey suit trousers, the legendary broadcaster kept a low profile as he strolled through the capital
Steve altered his programming and music schedule to reflect the mood of the nation following the death of Prince Philip on Friday.
Britain entered eight days of mourning ahead of the Duke’s funeral next Saturday, after The Queen announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the death of her husband at the age of 99.
Philip was her ‘strength and stay’ throughout their 73-year marriage and her 69-year reign, as crowds of mourners laying flowers and tributes at palaces became so large they were told to disperse because of the pandemic.
The Duke of Edinburgh spent his final days at Windsor Castle with his wife, who he lovingly called Lilibet throughout their long life together, after a 28-night stay in hospital having been admitted in mid-February for an infection and a pre-existing heart condition.
Protected: Steve wore a white face mask in keeping with pandemic protocol, and tucked his brown hair away beneath a beige baseball cap
Her Majesty announced her husband’s death at midday as the Union Flag was lowered to half-mast outside Buckingham Palace, in Downing Street and on public buildings across the UK and Commonwealth. Westminster Abbey will ring its bells 99 times in his memory from 6pm tonight.
Prince Charles was seen leaving Windsor Castle this evening, hours after the news of his father’s death broke. The Prince of Wales visited his mother on Friday afternoon travelling from his Gloucestershire home, sources have said.
The Royal Family said in a statement: ‘It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss’.