Football lovers grieving The Queen’s passing are anxiously awaiting word on whether this weekend’s games would be postponed in the wake of several other events being cancelled.
West Ham and Manchester United both had games yesterday night in the Europa League and Europa Conference League, but they are anticipated to be an exception.
Due to the large number of visiting fans in the UK, UEFA decided to allow the matches to go on.
However, Premier League teams are reportedly of the opinion that a postponement of the weekend’s games is “extremely probable.”
As a gesture of respect for Her Majesty, several events were cancelled during the next few days.
Following the 96-year-passing, old’s the BBC declared yesterday that the Last Night of the Proms will not go place.
It declared that the summer’s culmination of classical music performances at the Royal Albert Hall would no longer take place.
The Mercury Prize ceremony scheduled for tonight has also been postponed, according to the organisers, who noted that the decision was made “at this time of profound national sadness.”
According to a spokeswoman, “We know that everyone engaged with the Mercury Prize will understand.”
The Royal Family is being supported by our prayers and sympathies during this very trying time.
Following the monarch’s passing, the Queen’s favourite sport was likewise halted.
St. Leger’s meeting today has been cancelled, and additional information about tomorrow’s events is anticipated.
The British Horseracing Authority declared: “Her Majesty The Queen’s demise today has left all of British Racing in sadness.
One of the biggest and most significant patrons of horse racing in history has been Her Majesty. Through her intimate engagement in breeding and racing horses, as well as her positions as a patron of The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and as the face of Royal Ascot, her love of racing and the racehorse showed brightly throughout her life.
‘Her Majesty The Queen has helped to define the breed and contributed to moments on the track that will go down in sports annals, beginning with her first-ever victor Monaveen and continuing through stars like Carrozza and Highclere to the memorable Estimate.
As we begin to lament Her Majesty’s departure and commemorate her great life and commitment to our sport and our country, it is appropriate that all racing be postponed today and tomorrow.
The third Test match between England and South Africa for men scheduled for today at the Oval has already been cancelled, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The golf community was likewise quick to halt play out of respect.
The PGA Championship at Wentworth was suspended during the first day, and play on Friday will also not take place.
For the rest of Thursday, play at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club has been halted out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, and flags at Wentworth Club will be flown at half-staff.
Additionally, there will be no play at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday, and the practise facilities and golf course will be closed. More information on the start of play will be supplied as soon as possible.
With the cancellation of the Tour of Britain stage on Friday, cycling also responded quickly.
The remainder of the trip was also fully postponed, and it would no longer conclude in the Isle of Wight.
Theaters have chosen to go forward with their scheduled productions, although they are expected to highlight the nation’s sorrow.
As a show of respect, several theatres around the nation will lower their lights tonight, observe a moment of quiet, play the national anthem, and open books of condolences before the performance, according to the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre.
Performances would go on throughout the time of grief, according to advice from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport.