Queen Elizabeth II: 10 successful sportswomen honoured by the monarch
The world paid their respects on Monday as Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, was laid to rest.
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: Tyson Fury sends heartfelt message
Current WBC world heavyweight champion, or recently retired boxer depending on who you believe, Tyson Fury has broken his social media silence by posting a respectful message on social media ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral later today.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to break two TV records currently held by sport
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, which is set to go ahead later today, is expected to smash the records regarding viewing figures, knocking off two iconic sporting moments from the top spots as the most-viewed TV event of all time.
‘Very special’ – Steve Redgrave reflects on receiving knighthood from 'remarkable' Queen Elizabeth II
Steve Redgrave has spoken about the “very special” moment he received his knighthood from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Redgrave was speaking as part of Eurosport's special commemorative show, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which airs on Monday at 7pm. Ad Britain's most decorated rower won five Olympic gold medals over a 16-year period at Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney and was awarded a knighthood in 2001.
Virginia Wade recalls how Queen Elizabeth II had 'Roger Federer entranced' at Wimbledon lunch in 2010
Wimbledon 1977 was a special occasion for Virginia Wade. Not only did she win her home Grand Slam for the first time in its centenary year, but she was presented with the trophy on Centre Court by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, Wade has recalled her first experience of meeting Her Majesty, how she helped inspire her to victory that year, how the Queen left Roger Federer “entranced” when they had lunch together at Wimbledon 2010, and how the Queen had a “twinkle that lights up the world"...
'Extremely inspiring' - Paula Radcliffe pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'phenomenal' support for sport
Paula Radcliffe has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and recognised the «phenomenal» support she gave to sport in Great Britain. Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on Thursday, September 8 2022 that Her Majesty had passed away at the age of 96.
Are the Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre open today on the Queen's funeral bank holiday?
Shops around the UK will reduce their opening hours, or shut their doors completely, on Monday, September 19, as the nation comes together to mourn Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral of the late monarch will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am and a bank holiday has been announced to mark the occasion.