Latest Derby County news from DerbyshireLive brings what the EFL has said in response to Queen Elizabeth’s death after Buckingham Palace made an announcement on Thursday
The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed that discussions will be held about this weekend's fixtures after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty passed away at her Balmoral residence on Thursday at the age of 96. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that The Queen had died peacefully after concerns earlier in the day for the monarch's health.
The Queen's family gathered at her Scottish residence after fears grew on Thursday afternoon. Her son, Charles, will succeed The Queen and become King of the United Kingdom and the 14 Commonwealth states.
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Derby County are due to play Morecambe on Saturday (3pm) but there is now uncertainty over whether the game will go ahead. The EFL released a statement from the organisation's chairman Rick Parry and confirmed that talks will take place with the Government about what happens to this weekend's planned schedule of fixtures.
“Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II," Parry said. “Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction.
“The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup Finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service. “The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup.
“On behalf of the League and its Clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II. “The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our Clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.”
The EFL concluded Parry's statement with the following: "Consideration in respect of EFL fixtures will be discussed with the Government and the wider sport sector during the period ahead and an appropriate announcement will be made at the earliest opportunity."
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