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The English Premier League will likely halt play following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Thursday, September 8. Under Operation Unicorn, there are 10 days of national mourning for the Queen, and that timeline would cover two matchday slates in the Premier League. The league will likely make up these fixtures during the middle of the week down the road, but the World Cup and Champions League schedules could further complicate those plans.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022