Huw Edwards has worked for the BBC ever since he was awarded his first position as a news trainee in 1984. Known for the BBC News at 10, he’s since become one of the UK’s most recognizable newsreaders.
Who is Aerona Protheroe, Huw Edwards’ mother? Is she still alive?
Huw’s mother Aerona Protheroe who die years ago was a teacher, and his father made his name as an academic at University College Swansea. Huw Edwards was born in Glamorgan, Wales, in 1961, and grew up with a sister, Meinir. Education was an important part of their upbringing.
Edwards opened Swansea University’s “Hoffi Coffi” cafe in the library, created to support the aims of Academi Hywel Teifi, named after his father who spent his academic career at the university. He gave a speech in Welsh as he unveiled a mural of a poem by Tudur Hallam,
Edwards presented the BBC coverage of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The coverage was watched by 20 million viewers at its peak in the United Kingdom and the team won a BAFTA Award for Best Coverage of a Live Event. He also presented the BBC coverage of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
