Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday. She was 96.
The queen, who was coronated in 1953, spent over 50 years as the head of the British royal family. One of Queen Elizabeth II's many royal duties as queen was paying tribute to the rich history of England’s sporting culture.
A number of athletes and professional sports leagues issued statements and paid tribute to the queen on Twitter following news of her death.
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.