LFC lays wreath at Anfield in memory of the Queen

Poignantly placed at the stadium’s Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, which the monarch opened as the Centenary Stand on an official visit during her reign, the simple message said: “In memory of Her Majesty The Queen, who officially opened our Centenary Stand in May 1993. Rest in Peace.”

LFC will also mark the passing of Britain’s longest-reigning royal at tonight’s Champions League tie against AFC Ajax. Players, officials, staff and supporters will come together for a period of silence before kick-off. Players will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

The Champions League anthem will not be played at home games involving British teams, as the nation observes a period of official mourning.

Flags at Anfield have been lowered to half-mast and will remain so throughout the full mourning period.

On Monday, Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson and LFC Women captain Niamh Fahey visited Liverpool’s Town Hall to sign the official book of condolence.

It was in May 1993 that the Queen and her husband, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Anfield. Prior to officially opening the Centenary Stand they watched a local schoolboys football competition on the Anfield turf, before presenting the overall winners, St Oswald’s Primary School, with their medals.

They both went on to enjoy some musical performances from leading local artists, including The Merseybeats and Gerry Marsden.

As well as her official visit to Anfield, many of the club’s players and managers have also been honoured by the Queen.

As shown in the photograph above, Her Royal Highness famously presented Reds captain Ron Yeats with the FA Cup at the Wembley final against Leeds United in 1965 – the first time Liverpool won the competition.

LFC would like to thank supporters in advance of tonight’s fixture for marking the Queen’s passing at Anfield.