As word spreads of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, people lay flowers and pay 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.
Image source, Samir Hussein/Getty ImagesAt Buckingham Palace thousands of people arrived to lay flowers and take pictures of the Queen’s home, where the flag flew at half mast.
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News of the monarch’s death was posted at the gates of the palace.
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The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon and, despite the weather, flowers were soon left by the gates.
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Windsor Castle was the Queen’s much-loved home. Locals here saw her as their neighbour.
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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.
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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.
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The huge electronic billboard that overlooks London’s Piccadilly Circus displayed an image of the Queen that attracted the attention of passers by.
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