Tuesday 13 September 2022 08:13 PM Minute's silence for the Queen is impeccably observed by Liverpool fans trends now

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Liverpool fans have impeccably observed tonight's minute's silence held in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at the club's Champions League game against Ajaz at Anfield, despite the history of anti-royalist sentiment among some supporters, which has included booing the national anthem in the past.

Liverpool made a request to UEFA for the tribute to be held following the late monarch's death on Thursday at the age of 96, with their manager Jurgen Klopp insisting it was the right thing for the club to do in this momentous period and a Hillsborough Survivors group earier today urging fans to show 'respect'.

There is antipathy towards the monarchy in some quarters on Merseyside and there was a furore before the FA Cup final in May when Prince William, the new Prince of Wales, was booed by Liverpool fans.

Sections of Liverpool supporters also booed the national anthem, as had been the case before the Carabao Cup final in February, while others sang along at Wembley.

The same occurred prior to the Community Shield victory over Manchester City at Leicester's King Power Stadium in July, where Prince William was also jeered as he shook the hands of the players.