Tel Aviv (AFP) – Brazil’s statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was illuminated in the red, blue and white colours of the United Kingdom’s flag to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away aged 96.
Windsor (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Residents of Windsor lay flowers for Queen Elizabeth II and pay their respects to the late monarch, who ruled for a record-breaking 70 years. “It feels like we lost a family member”, says local IT analyst Leonora Moseley.
London (AFP) – A large crowd of people gathers outside Buckingham Palace to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and take pictures of the official notice of death fixed to the railings. IMAGES
London (AFP) – People gather under the rain near London’s Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, she died in Balmoral in Scotland at the age of 96. IMAGES
Ballater (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Members of the public lay flowers and pay their respects outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully. IMAGES
London (AFP) – Flags are at half-mast on government and official buildings in central London after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96. IMAGES
Ballater (United Kingdom) (AFP) – A car carrying Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral Castle after the Palace confirms the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGES
London (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Liz Truss calls for the British people to support King Charles III as he takes on the ‘awesome responsibility’ of monarchy following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister ends her speech on 10 Downing Street with the words: ‘God save the King’. SOUNDBITE
London (AFP) – Images of the Union Jack at Downing Street flying at half-mast after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died peacefully at Balmoral. IMAGES
Ballater (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie of Wessex arrive at Balmoral by car as Queen Elizabeth II’s closest family rush to Scotland after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders. Britain’s longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand. IMAGES
