Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd., Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, will be delivering the GB News channel on AsiaSat 7 and AsiaSat 9, and along with its subsidiary One Click Go Live (OCGL)’s live streaming platform will distribute the GB News live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19th September from 0600 London time (1300 Hong Kong time).
The live GB News coverage of the event is available free to redistribution platforms and viewers across the Asia-Pacific with support and services from Lightning International.
Ina Lui, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Business Development and Strategy of AsiaSat, says: “We are honoured to support live coverage of this historic event for Asia-Pacific audiences via AsiaSat’s satellites, and together with OCGL to serve audiences globally.”
The GB News full-day coverage of this historic event will include the build-up to the event, the full ceremony inside Westminster Abbey, and will follow the late Queen’s journey to her final resting place at Windsor Castle. Hosting the coverage will be GB News’ team of seasoned news broadcasters including Alastair Stewart, Eamonn Holmes, Anne Diamond and Nigel Farage.
GB News offers a uniquely British perspective to news and current affairs throughout the UK, with a focus on warm and insightful debate on issues as they affect real people, rather than just the London bubble.