Celtic have expressed 'sincere sympathy and condolences' following the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen.
The UK's longest-serving monarch died at Balmoral, aged 96, yesterday afternoon after reigning for 70 years. Football clubs up and down the country have sent their thoughts to the Royal Family and paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
The Hoops are the latest club to join as they posted a short online statement. It read: "Celtic Football Club expresses its sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of the late Queen Elizabeth II following today's announcement of her passing."
Last night, Rangers also paid tribute to the Queen and spoke of the great pride at having her portrait in the home dressing room. The club also lowered the Union Flag at Ibrox stadium to half-mast as a mark of respect.
It read: "The Directors, management, players and staff of Rangers Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
"Her Majesty served the people of Great Britain and the Commonwealth for over 70 years with incredible devotion and dignity. She will be gravely missed by not just our nation, but nations across the world.
"It is with great pride that her portrait has hung in our home dressing room at Ibrox Stadium as a mark of the club’s appreciation for her phenomenal service.
"The thoughts of everyone at Rangers Football Club are today with the Royal Family and all those mourning the loss of Her Majesty at this exceptionally difficult time."
Hearts also held a minute's silence and wore black armbands in the second-half of their Europa Conference League clash at Tynecastle.
You can follow our rolling news blog on all the latest updates from her passing here.
