Thousands of people have gathered at Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty is said to have passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8. The Queen's death brought an end to her 70-year reign, the longest in British history, having ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.
The tragic news has rocked the world, with people having travelled from all over the country today to pay their respects and give tribute to The Queen at Buckingham Palace.
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Many left handwritten messages addressed to 'Your Majesty' and 'Our Queen' thanking her for her service to the country throughout her years on the throne. Bouquets are being sold by charity staff in the park after several nearby shops having sold out due to a high demand in the area.
However, royal park staff have now begun to close the area around the Victoria memorial outside the Palace. Metal railings were placed in front of the entrance to the memorial as staff asked members of the public to leave, according to PA news agency.
Thousands of mourners remain outside Buckingham Palace.
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