Liverpool have confirmed they will play the national anthem before kick off on Saturday, to mark the Coronation of the King and Queen consort.
Officials at Anfield though, recognise that many of their supporters have strong views on an event which will include lavish and ostentatious displays of wealth, when many in the country are enduring extreme hardship.
Liverpool confirmed they were contacted directly by the Premier League last week, who “strongly suggested” all clubs with home fixtures this weekend mark the occasion, and provided a list of activities to “get involved in”. The club has decided to follow the Premier League guidelines, after reflecting on the controversy already being pumped up by certain sections of the right wing media, following recent displays of dissent towards the monarchy by Liverpool fans.
