In pictures: Mourning across the UKon September 8, 2022 at 8:47 pm

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As word spread of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, people began laying flowers and paying tribute.

As word spread of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, people began laying flowers and paying tribute across the UK.

People outside Buckingham PalaceImage source, Samir Hussein/Getty Images

At Buckingham Palace thousands of people arrived to lay flowers and take pictures of the Queen’s home, where the flag flew at half mast.

People outside Buckingham Palace

Image source, Tom Pilston

People hold candles outside Buckingham Palace

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News of the monarch’s death was posted at the gates of the palace.

A member of royal household staff posts a notice on the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth I

Image source, Tom Pilston

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon and, despite the weather, flowers were soon left by the gates.

A woman places flowers by an entrance to Balmoral Castle

Image source, Russell Cheyne / Reuters

Windsor Castle was the Queen’s much-loved home. Locals here saw her as their neighbour.

Mourners gather laying flowers outside Windsor Castle

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Members of the public leave flowers outside Windsor Castle

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A minute’s silence was held ahead of the Europa Conference League football match between West Ham Utd and FCSB at the London Stadium.

Players observe a minutes silence

Image source, Peter Cziborra/Reuters

At another of the Queen’s residences, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, mourners also laid flowers and paid their respects. One bouquet had a simple message.

A member of the public lays flowers at the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

Image source, Jane Barlow/PA

Flowers

Image source, Carl Recine/Reuters

A Warden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse holds flowers

Image source, Carl Recine/Reuters

The huge electronic billboard that overlooks London’s Piccadilly Circus displayed an image of the Queen that attracted the attention of passers by.

An image of the Queen at Piccadilly Circus

Image source, Andrew Boyers/Reuters

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