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  • Updated: April 15, 2021

EPL, Formula 1, EFL Alter Schedule For Prince Philip's Burial

EPL, Formula 1, EFL Alter Schedule For Prince Philip's Buria

The Premier League, English Football League Championship (EFL), Premiership Rugby, F1 and British Horseracing have altered their schedule "as a mark of respect" to avoid clashing with Saturday's funeral of Prince Philip.

The Duke of Edinburgh, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 99 on Friday and his funeral will be held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 17 April.

A national minute's silence will be held at 15:00.

The Football Association recommends no games played between 14:45 and 16:15.

In addition, a minute's silence should be observed before matches and black armbands worn.

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All flags at Wembley Stadium and St George's Park will also fly at half-mast.

A statement said: "The FA's thoughts continue to be with Her Majesty the Queen, our president, HRH the Duke of Cambridge, and the wider royal family during this difficult time."

In the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers' home game against Sheffield United, which had been scheduled to kick off at 15:00, will be moved to 20:15.

Formula 1 has changed the schedule of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to ensure cars are not on track at the same time as the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

According to UK government guidance: "The decision as to whether sporting fixtures continue to go ahead is at the discretion of organisers. Organisers may wish to consider using black armbands and observing a silence before matches are played."

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