Heads of State and Royalty, Presidents, Princes and Prime Ministers from around the globe will be in London on Monday to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, the second-longest reigning monarch in history.
Hong Kong, 15 September 2022 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), 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.
Please contact amanda@lightninginternational.net if you would like to include the live GB News coverage on your platform.
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About AsiaSat
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) offers reliable satellite connectivity, media and data solutions to customers in the broadcast, telecom and mobility sectors through its core fleet of six in-orbit satellites – AsiaSat 4, AsiaSat 5, AsiaSat 6, AsiaSat 7, AsiaSat 8 and AsiaSat 9, and teleport infrastructure. From content distribution to headends, telcos, DTH, DTT platforms; Occasional Use; to One Click Go Live streaming service; IP-based, hybrid OTT service; hosting services; cutting edge VSAT solutions serving aviation, maritime, mobile backhaul, AsiaSat helps bridge the digital divide, aiming to be the foremost satellite solutions provider and an instinctive partner of choice in the Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Mobile App
About One Click Go Live
One Click Go Live Limited (OCGL), a member of AsiaSat, offers one-stop video live-streaming solutions, from event planning and management, on-site video production and virtual conference, to live streaming platform and post production. Best for corporate events, webinars, AGM, entertainment and arts performances, sports events and education, One Click Go Live has delivered more than 300 events, reaching an audience of over 20 million in 52 countries. For more information, please visit www.oneclickgolive.com | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Media Contact:
Winnie Pang, Manager, Marketing Communications, AsiaSat | Tel: +852 2500 0880 | Email: pr@asiasat.com