Queen Elizabeth II: Arsenal, Man United and West Ham pay tribute; EFL postpones Friday fixtures
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Britain's longest-reigning monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96
British sports paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death on Thursday with football's governing bodies in discussion with the government as to the status of events for this weekend and beyond. Sporting events scheduled for Friday have already been postponed, including two fixtures in the English Football League (EFL).
Buckingham Palace announced earlier on Thursday that the Queen, Britain's longest reigning monarch, had passed away peacefully at the age of 96. The country, as well as the other 14 nations of which Elizabeth was sovereign, will now enter a period of mourning.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will meet with sporting bodies on Friday morning to offer guidance on the status of this weekend's events, which include a full schedule for English and Scottish football. Two EFL fixtures -- Burnley vs. Norwich in the Championship and Tranmere Rovers vs. Stockport County in League Two -- that had been due to take place on Friday have now been postponed.
