The country is currently mourning the loss of the Queen following her death on Thursday afternoon (September 8). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at her Balmoral home in Scotland aged 96 surrounded by her family including King Charles III.
The death of the Queen has saddened the whole nation with tributes pouring in from across the world. We have now entered a period of National Mourning to honour Her Royal Highness and remember her remarkable lifetime of service to the country.
The mourning period began at midnight on Friday (September 9) and will be in place until seven days after Her Majesty's funeral which will take place on Monday, September 19.