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Romilly Weeksis a British newsreader and journalist. Currently employed by ITN as a Royal Correspondent for ITV News.

After a career in acting, Weeks went into broadcasting journalism.[1] Now an experienced presenter and journalist, she has covered events all round the world for ITN. She was embedded with the British Army during the Second Gulf War (infamously taking her hair straighteners),[2] reported from Thailand after the tsunami, and from Australia for the Queen's last tour. Her recent interviewees include Prince Harry, Margaret Thatcher and John Howard.

During the Queen's 60th wedding anniversary, Weeks was listened to in live commentary and then surprised by Prince Philip.[3]

She lives in London.[2]

London rock band Infadels mention Romilly Weeks in their song "How To Disappear"

In 2005 she was a regular presenter on the now defunct ITV News Channel.

From 2006 to 2008 Weeks could be seen relief presenting on various ITV News programmes, a position she will return to in 2009.

Romilly is expecting her first child and left ITV News in October 2008 to go on maternity leave.

References

  1. ^ IMDB entry on Romilly Weeks
  2. ^ a b "The truth about female stereotypes". The Guardian. January 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  3. ^ "Philip's the name, mischief's the game as Prince sneaks up on ITN girl". Daily Mail. 22nd November 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-04. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)


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