The Queen
Impromptu royal walkabouts are not that common.
It all came down to a "split-second decision" the former PM had to make in Balmoral.
"It was a poor choice of word perhaps but that’s live broadcasting," the presenter tweeted on Friday morning.
"I am really not easily moved to tears but I was so overcome with sadness," the former prime minister said.
The French president's words came just two weeks after Liz Truss refused to say whether he was a 'friend or foe'.
The beloved broadcaster spoke of the Queen's friendship and sense of humour as he paid his respects.
The British government has issued guidance on how the public and businesses may choose to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
"There," the Queen said. "That’s so much better than talking, isn’t it?"
“Here you had this young couple that represented hope for a new, happier age after the war.”
"Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world."