THIS WEEKENDS Coventry MotoFest has been postponed following news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The planned annual event was scheduled to take place in the city this Saturday and Sunday.
All supporting events set to be staged as part of MotoFest have also been postponed.
The postponement is one of many events to be put on hold during the national period of mourning.
CycleFest, Bands in Parks and some Heritage Open Days events have also been postponed in Coventry.
The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral yesterday at the age of 96.
A MotoFest spokesperson said: “We would like to express how deeply saddened we are at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“Our thoughts are with the King and the Royal Family at this time.
Following consultation with our event partners Coventry City Council and E.ON Drive, we have agreed, in line with protocols regarding the death of a monarch, to postpone this weekend’s MotoFest festival.
“We would like to thank all our sponsors, partners, supporters and the general public for all their continued support and understanding.
“There will be further updates in due course regarding future dates for the event.”
