BBC LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS CANCELLED AFTER QUEEN’S DEATH

The BBC also announced that Radio 2's Live In Leeds event will not take place next weekend.

The final two nights of the BBC Proms have been cancelled (Image: Getty Images)

The BBC announced that the final two nights of The Proms had been cancelled as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth. "Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect we will not be going ahead with Prom 71 on Friday September 9, or the Last Night of the Proms on Saturday September 10," the organisation tweeted.

The conclusion of the eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts, which takes place predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in central London, was due to conclude on Saturday September 10. The BBC also announced that Radio 2's Live In Leeds event will not take place next weekend.

A statement said: "Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.

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