The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a new reality United Kingdom and Commonwealth citizens are dealing with, and it seems the monumental loss may impact future 2022/2023 Premier League fixtures.
Are Premier League fixtures postponed?
Less than a day has gone by since the UK’s longest-serving monarch passed away, and tributes from all walks of life have been pouring in.
A question that lingers in the minds of football fanatics worldwide is; Will there be Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend?
Before we get to the facts developing around this question, let’s take a look at the significance of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and what it generally means for events taking place in the UK.
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As reported by The Washington Post, the day the Queen dies is referred to — according to a set of traditional protocols — as “D-Day”. A series of planned commemorations take place at the state-funded broadcaster BBC, but the first and most crucial event is the unofficial ascension of Prince Charles, the Queen’s eldest child, to the throne.
King Charles III will be officially acceded in days to come, and the Queen’s body will be transported from the Royal Family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland to Buckingham Palace for Her Majesty’s funeral.
During this period, the UK and Commonwealth countries may go into a period of mourning. For football fanatics, this likely means there will be no Premier League fixtures this weekend.
In a statement, the famous British football league paid tribute to the late Queen, the Royal Family, “and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty.”
While the league has yet to issue a statement on the fate of this weekend’s fixtures, reports fluttering about on social media from reputable sources indicate a postponement is all but imminent.
As reported by Sky News, other sporting events set to take place in the UK this weekend like racing, rugby, golf and Formula One, have officially been postponed.
The Premier League is the only football organisation that has yet to issue a directive.
This is a developing story.
