In pictures: Sydney darkens opera house as world mournson September 9, 2022 at 10:21 pm

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Condolences pour in from around the globe following news of the British monarch’s death.

Image shows Sydney Opera House with image of QueenImage source, BIANCA DE MARCHI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Condolences have poured in from around the world following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

A portrait of the Queen draped in black ribbon

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Crowds have gathered to mourn and leave flowers in the Queen’s memory.

Image shows mourning man

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Candles burn in memory of the Queen in Prague, Czech Republic

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Image shows mourner in Tokyo, Japan

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Image shows students painting portriats

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A flagpole with a union flag at half mast

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In the 56 nations of the Commonwealth, national leaders broke the news and paid tribute to the Queen. President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana praised her role in overseeing “the dramatic transformation of the Union”.

Locals reading a newspaper with a tribute to the Queen on the front page

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The UK’s longest-serving monarch died at Balmoral aged 96, following a 70-year reign.

Image shows mourners on the Nice beachfront

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Image shows man holding up paper tribute to the Queen

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Image shows standing European ministers

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Books of condolence have been open around the world for dignitaries and members of the public to sign.

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Image shows cupcakes

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A sand sculpture of the Queen

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A doll of the queen and matchboxes carrying her picture

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