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Zara Woodcock

BBC Proms has been cancelled following Queen Elizabeth II’s death

BBC Proms has been cancelled following Queen Elizabeth II's death, Royal Albert Hall has confirmed in a statement.

The long-reigning monarch passed away at her beloved Scottish estate, Balmoral, at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Following the announcement from the Royal Family, Royal Albert Hall confirmed the concert will no longer take place.

The venue tweeted today: "As a mark of respect this evening’s BBC Proms concert will be cancelled."

BBC Proms, Prom 70: The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, was due to take place at 7.30pm on Thursday in London.

Shortly before, Queen Elizabeth II's death was confirmed.

BBC Proms has been cancelled (Getty Images)

Buckingham Palace said: "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."

BBC Proms wasn't the only event or television programme that was cancelled.

The Mercury Prize 2022 ceremony didn't take place.

In a statement shared with the Mirror, the organisers said: "Tonight’s Mercury Prize event has been postponed at this time of great national sorrow. We know everyone involved in the Mercury Prize will understand.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family at this very difficult time.

"We will make an announcement regarding future arrangements as soon as we are able."

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Soaps Emmerdale and EastEnders were also pulled from air.

In a statement, Prince Charles, who is now King, said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.

"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."

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