The longest-reigning monarch in UK history died on Thursday, aged 96, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will now observe 10 days of national mourning to honor the Queen and her 70-year reign. [ MORE: Updated Premier League fixture list ] Various sporting events across the UK were postponed on Friday and will extend into this weekend as all Premier League games on Saturday 10 September, Sunday 11 September and Monday 12 September have been postponed, with matchday 7 postponed 2022-23 season. All football matches in the men’s and women’s competitions in England, as well as in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, have also been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect. Following a meeting on Friday between the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and several major sporting bodies in the UK, guidance was given on the protocols put in place by Buckingham Palace as various factors regarding the resumption were discussed her sport. The Premier League then held a meeting with their clubs and released the following statement confirming their plans.
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Statement from the Premier League on the postponements
To commemorate her extraordinary life and service to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s round of Premier League matches will be postponed, including Monday evening’s match. Richard Masters, Chief Executive of the Premier League, said: “We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and steadfast service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy after a lifetime of dedication. This is an extremely sad moment not only for the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join with all those who mourn her passing.” Further updates on Premier League fixtures during the bereavement period will follow in due course. Follow @JPW_NBCSports
