Black ties, sombre radio music and 'no comedy' - all the changes you'll notice on TV

ok.co.uk:

The Queen has died at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Britain and across the nation her death has triggered a number of closures and cancellations.

This includes the cancellation of concerts, sporting events and other planned activities. Officials at Buckingham Palace pinned a notice to the gates as crowds gathered outside to mark her passing and the death of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch will be felt across the country as millions of people mourn Her Majesty's passing.

Across the UK we will notice multile changes to the normal routine as the country enters a ten day period of mourning.The detailed plans are codenamed Operation London Bridge and include radio playlists expected to stay 'calm' and 'inoffensive'.

Radio music was for many one of the first signs that something serious had happened as radio presenters switched from their planned playlists to sombre tunes ahead of the announcement.