Self Esteem has been pictured leaving Hammersmith Appollo with a bottle of champagne in hand following the information Mercury Prize 2022 had been cancelled within the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s loss of life.
The annual award ceremony had already axed its pink carpet and was minutes from beginning earlier than organisers have been pressured to postpone the occasion till a later date out of respect for her majesty.
Buckingham Palace introduced on Thursday night that the Queen had died peacefully aged 96 in Balmoral simply hours after it was introduced that she was below medical supervision and ‘snug’.
Self Esteem, actual identify Rebecca Taylor, was hotly tipped to win this 12 months’s Prize following the discharge of her second album Prioritise Pleasure.
Trying dapper in a black blazer with leather-based harness detailing round her breasts, she may very well be seen exiting the venue with a bottle of Moet & Chandon in her proper hand.
In gentle of the Queen’s loss of life, it was confirmed that the Mercury Prize might be rescheduled for a later date.
Queen Elizabeth II lifeless: Key particulars
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, together with her loss of life introduced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.
She died on the age of 96 surrounded by her household at her house in Balmoral, together with her son and inheritor to the throne Charles, the Prince of Wales, and her grandsons, the Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry.
Observe Metro.co.uk’s stay weblog for the newest updates.
A spokesperson stated in a press release: ‘Tonight’s Mercury Prize occasion has been postponed at the moment of nice nationwide sorrow. We all know everybody concerned within the Mercury Prize will perceive.
‘Our ideas and condolences are with The Royal Household at this very tough time.
‘We’ll make an announcement concerning future preparations as quickly as we’re ready.’
Harry Types, Little Simz, and Sam Fender have been among the many 12 artists main this 12 months’s shortlist for the Prize.
The ceremony was set to characteristic stay performances from Sam, Simz, Fergus McCreadie, Gwenno, Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler, Pleasure Crookes, Kojey Radical, Nova Twins, Self Esteem, Moist Leg, and Yard Act.
Don’t Fear Darling star Harry Types was nominated together with his critically acclaimed third solo album, Harry’s Home, however he was not anticipated to attend resulting from his Love On Tour exhibits in America.
It was additionally introduced that the BBC Proms won’t be going forward ‘as a mark of respect’.
Thursday’s occasion, Promenade 70: The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, had been resulting from start at 7.30pm, with the announcement of the Queen’s loss of life being made an hour earlier.
Bought a narrative?
Should you’ve obtained a star story, video or footage get in contact with the Metro.co.uk leisure group by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff web page – we’d love to listen to from you.
