Queen Elizabeth II dies: What will happen to sporting events in the UK?
QUEEN ELIZABETH II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has ratified.
Her Majesty has ruled for over 70 years, surpassing 12 Prime Ministers and 14 Presidents.
Queen Elizabeth, 96, celebrates her Platinum Jubilee this year but there have long been concerns about her health.
What happened to sport in the UK after the Queen died?
The planning surrounding the Queen’s death was known as Operation London Bridge and it was a very detailed plan that had been put in place since her death.
And are there implications for UK sporting events?
The English Premier League will be led by the DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) but football matches at the weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth will almost certainly be cancelled.
This includes the English Premier League, EFL, SPL, and Ireland and Wales matches with matches being postponed.
There are also confirmed protocols around horse racing and cricket. Royal Ascot is expected to be cancelled.
After the death of King George VI in 1952, rugby and hockey matches were cancelled, while football matches continued.
Fans sang ‘Abide With Me’ and the national anthem before the start of the match.
All matches, including golf, are not allowed to be held in the Royal Park.
What happened in the UK after the Queen died?
King Charles III becomes King and he will address the nation on television, usually the day after her death.
The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, will hold a meeting with King Charles, while the Ministry of Defense will organize a gun salute and a minute’s silence across the country.
Her death triggered an official 12-day period of mourning with all Union flags flying at half-mast.
source – Astro Arena