The Royal Hunt

Here's a rum do. Usually-reliable Jake Kanter at Deadline says that likely internal candidates Mark Easton and Daniella Relph now face competition from outside, in the hunt for a  BBC News Royal Editor. It's not clear whether either have been interviewed, but a source said Easton had to complete a written test.  The job was posted externally six days ago, with applications closing 28th April. 

The ad, out of tone with previous BBC stances, suggests a hunt for a slightly uppity person, someone to "hold the monarchy to account", when appropriate. A younger Prince Charles thought only God could do that...