Britain was hit by a shockwave last Thursday when it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at 96 years of age.
Proceedings across the island came to a standstill as people came to terms with the loss of the long-reigning monarch, who having been on the throne for 70 years, captured the hearts of many before her passing.
In sporting terms, it was unclear as to what would happen in terms of competitive sport fixtures being delayed, and that was confirmed just hours after with the entirety of the British footballing calendar coming to a halt after decisions were made by governing bodies.
Football will continue for the most part at the weekend, with only three of the 10 English Premier League games scheduled being postponed due to policing issues surrounding the Queen's death, although sporting events will stop on Monday on the day of her funeral.
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