The Queen’s most famous appearances at sporting events – in pictures
Queen Elizabeth was a presence at some of the most celebrated moments in sporting history in the United Kingdom.
Queen’s Sport News
Rangers’ Napoli tie pushed back after Queen’s death
Floral tributes are seen outside Canterbury Cathedral, in south-east England on September 11, 2022, as people of the Diocese and throughout the Communion express their affection and gratitude as they mourn the death of the late Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. – Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will travel by road through Scottish towns and villages on Sunday as it begins its final journey from her beloved Scottish retreat of Balmoral. The Queen, who died on September 8, will be taken to the Palace of Holyroodhouse before lying at rest in St Giles’ Cathedral, before travelling onwards to London for her funeral. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
British Horseracing Authority cancels racing on day of Queen’s funeral
British horse racing has been cancelled on Monday September 19 as a mark of respect for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. There were meetings scheduled to take place at Hamilton Park, Leicester, Warwick, and Wolverhampton, but they have all been cancelled.
English football shutdown after Queen’s death slammed as ‘missed opportunity’ to pay tribute
English football chiefs have been criticised for postponing all matches this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with the decision labelled a “missed opportunity” to pay tribute to the nation’s longest-serving monarch.
All Premier League fixtures postponed following queen’s death
West Ham United’s Scottish manager David Moyes (R) argues with referees at the end of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on September 3, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Savannah Marshall vs Claressa Shields cancelled after Queen’s death
Savannah Marshall’s undisputed world title fight with Claressa Shields has been postponed.
Shamrock Rovers fans celebrate Queen’s death with vile chant during game
Shamrock Rovers supporters celebrated the death of Queen Elizabeth II by singing ‘Lizzie’s in a box’ during their side’s Europa Conference League game in Dublin on Thursday evening.
Premier League fixtures postponed to mark queen’s death
LONDON: All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. The English top flight took the decision despite guidance from the British government that canceling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. “At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the Premier League said in a statement. “To honor her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game.”