The Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham events That Have Been Cancelled After Queen Elizabeth II Dies
Certain Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham events have been cancelled already following Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, hinting at the outcome of the DCMS meeting in the morning.
Whilst Arsenal were opening their Europa League campaign abroad in Switzerland, Chelsea were trying to acclimatise and welcome Graham Potter.
Meanwhile, Spurs were on the day off following their Champions League win on Wednesday night. At the same time as all these activities, it was announced by the Royal Family at just past 6pm (GMT) on Thursday, September 8, 2022, that Her Majesty had passed away at the beautiful age of 96.
Having served as Monarch for 70 years and in that time forming such a close relationship with the adoring British public, this news still hasn’t really sunk in for many as a 12-day period of national mourning has officially begun.
King Charles III’s (her son’s) reign as the King is now upon everyone, but that significant change in the Royal Family structure has been put on the back burner whilst people remember Her Majesty.
Many Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham players have paid their respects on their respective social media accounts. Another big implication of this massive development is what happens to sports events across the United Kingdom.
With the death common knowledge by 7pm, Manchester United’s Europa League game against Real Sociedad and West Ham’s UEFA Conference League fixture vs Romanian side FCSB went ahead with all players wearing black armbands and observing a minute’s silence as a sign of respect.
