2-minute silence across sports to mark Prince Philip’s death
2-minute silence across sports to mark Prince Philip’s death
Players from both sides observe a minute’s silence to honor Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, after the announcement of the death today, before the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Thursday June, 16, 2011 file photo Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip arrive by horse drawn carriage in the parade ring on the third day, traditionally known as Ladies Day, of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
The Union Jack flies at half mast behind the stands in honour of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 1968 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip present a cup to soccer player Pele, right, at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a state tour of South America. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/File)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip speaks with the Cambridge University rowing team at the launch of the boat they would man in the 2009 University Boat Race. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP, File)
FILE - In this April 25, 1959 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip mans the tiller of the star class sailboat Gem IV, with Durward Knowles, right, as crew. After following the race Prince Philip made the cup presentation of the King’s cup at the Nassau Yacht Club in Md. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)
Video screens show pictures of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, Pool)
A tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is featured on a billboard ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1982 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip looks back as they drive through the crowd of athletes and officials during the closing ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, Brisbane, Australia. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Pool, File)
Players from both sides observe a minute’s silence to honor Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, after the announcement of the death today, before the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP)
Players from both sides observe a minute’s silence to honor Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, after the announcement of the death today, before the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Thursday June, 16, 2011 file photo Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip arrive by horse drawn carriage in the parade ring on the third day, traditionally known as Ladies Day, of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
FILE - In this Thursday June, 16, 2011 file photo Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip arrive by horse drawn carriage in the parade ring on the third day, traditionally known as Ladies Day, of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
The Union Jack flies at half mast behind the stands in honour of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
The Union Jack flies at half mast behind the stands in honour of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 1968 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip present a cup to soccer player Pele, right, at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a state tour of South America. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 1968 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip present a cup to soccer player Pele, right, at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a state tour of South America. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/File)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
A video screen shows a picture of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip speaks with the Cambridge University rowing team at the launch of the boat they would man in the 2009 University Boat Race. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP, File)
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip speaks with the Cambridge University rowing team at the launch of the boat they would man in the 2009 University Boat Race. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP, File)
FILE - In this April 25, 1959 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip mans the tiller of the star class sailboat Gem IV, with Durward Knowles, right, as crew. After following the race Prince Philip made the cup presentation of the King’s cup at the Nassau Yacht Club in Md. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)
FILE - In this April 25, 1959 file photo, Britain’s Prince Philip mans the tiller of the star class sailboat Gem IV, with Durward Knowles, right, as crew. After following the race Prince Philip made the cup presentation of the King’s cup at the Nassau Yacht Club in Md. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)
Video screens show pictures of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, Pool)
Video screens show pictures of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of the races on the second day of the Grand National Horse Racing meeting at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool, England, Friday April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, Pool)
A tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is featured on a billboard ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)
A tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is featured on a billboard ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Friday, April 9, 2021.(Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1982 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip looks back as they drive through the crowd of athletes and officials during the closing ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, Brisbane, Australia. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Pool, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1982 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip looks back as they drive through the crowd of athletes and officials during the closing ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, Brisbane, Australia. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (AP Photo/Pool, File)
From soccer stadiums to cricket grounds, sports venues in England fell silent for two minutes, black armbands were put on, and flags lowered to half-staff as the death of Prince Philip was marked on Friday.
The Royal family and government told sports authorities that events could continue following the death of the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
But the BBC took the decision to remove an England women’s football game against France from one of its television channels. The match was replaced by graphics telling viewers that programming on BBC 4 had been suspended and to switch to other channels showing news while the international fixture would be available on only interactive and online services.
Friday’s only Premier League game —- Fulham against Wolverhampton in London —- was still televised on a BT Sport subscription channel. The Premier League initially announced plans to hold a minute’s silence but an additional minute was later added to the silence based on government advice for all weekend fixtures.
Philip held positions in sports bodies throughout his life, including as president of the English Football Association and a 22-year spell as president of the International Equestrian Federation that he used to develop new competitions.
“British sport has lost one of its strongest and, on occasion, boldest advocate,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said. “He had an unflinching view of the role of sport in all our neighbourhoods. That belief will be missed.”
Philip was a keen cricketer and he served two spells as president of the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club, which is regarded as the guardian of the laws of the game. He presented the Lord’s Taverners ECB Trophy to the English cricket champion for 43 years until he retired from royal duties in 2017.
“We owe him a great debt for his support and passion over many decades,” England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Ian Watmore said.
County cricket matches were underway when his death was announced by Buckingham Palace at noon and a two-minute silence was held before the afternoon sessions of play in venues without fans due to the pandemic.
The largely empty Aintree racecourse also fell silent before the second day of racing in the Grand National meeting. Philip was an honorary member of the Jockey Club and would attend flagship racing events to accompany his horse-owning wife. At Royal Ascot in 2012, he presented the queen with the trophy after one of her greatest successes with Estimate winning the Queen’s Vase Stakes.
“That was a special moment, probably for Her Majesty, but also for horse racing as well,” said 20-time champion jockey A.P. McCoy, who also remembered spending time with Philip at Windsor Castle. “He was a very interesting man and a really good polo player in his younger days. He was really keen on carriage driving and really good at it as well.”
Jockeys at Aintree wore black armbands as footballers were asked to do across the weekend at England’s professional leagues, including the Premier League, and for the England women’s international game against Canada — where the queen is also head of state.
The news of Philip’s death broke as Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was giving a news conference.
“I would like to express my condolences to the Royal family and, to be very honest, say I have the utmost respect for the Royal family,” the Portuguese said. “I believe that it is not just this country that is going to be sharing these feelings because I’m not English, and I know that many like myself, we have the utmost respect.”
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