THE UK Government has published official guidance on whether or not to cancel events during the period of national mourning following the Queen's death.
According to the guidance, there is “no obligation” for events or sporting fixtures to be cancelled, or for entertainment venues to be closed.
But official guidance suggests organisations may wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the state funeral “as a mark of respect”.
Such arrangements are “at the discretion of individual organisations”, it says.
The guidance, published by the Cabinet Office, adds: “If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the state funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions.
“As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of national mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the national anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.”
Since Thursday's announcement, a number of events - such as strikes, rallies and sporting events - have been called off.
