In Britain the BBC has apologised for revealing that Queen Elizabeth II raised concerns with the previous Labour government about the activities of the radical cleric Abu Hamza.

Security correspondent with the corporation – Frank Gardner – reported details this morning of a private conversation he had with the Queen.

Yesterday the European Court of Human Rights said Abu Hamza could be extradited to the United States.

In a statement the BBC said “Our correspondent Frank Gardner revealed details of a private conversation which took place some years ago with The Queen”.

“The conversation should have remained private and the BBC and Frank deeply regret this breach of confidence”.

“It was wholly inappropriate” it added.

The radical cleric could be sent to the US within days after losing his final appeal against extradition.

The British Home Office has said says it will work to extradite Abu Hamza “as soon as possible” after his appeal was rejected.

Hamza had claimed his extradition would breach his human rights.

Judges at the European Court for Human Rights rejected his applications along with those of 4 other terror suspects.

He is wanted in the United States on terror charges.

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