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Cate Blanchett among stars wearing all-black in tribute to Queen at Venice Film Festival

Cate Blanchett led the stars paying tribute to the Queen at the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, following the monarch's death on Thursday.

The Australian actress, 53, opted for an elegant black gown as she showed her respect to Queen Elizabeth II. Her one-shoulder ensemble featured a cape detail and long flowy train.

Cate was joined by Julianne Moore and Jessica Brown Findlay who also wore all-black gowns for the final day of the international film event.

61-year-old Julianne opted for an off-the-shoulder ruffled dress and smiled as she posed for the cameras. Jessica, 32, also wore an off-the-shoulder outfit which she paired with black opera gloves.

Cate Blanchett oozed glamour in her gown (Getty Images)
Julianne Moore also opted for a black dress (Getty Images)

Her dress featured plenty of sequins and she surprised fans as as she was seen holding her baby bump at the closing ceremony, revealing she is expecting her first child with husband Ziggy Heath.

The Venice Film Festival celebrates filmmaking from around the world and attracts some of the biggest stars in the movie industry.

During the closing ceremony, attendees wore black as they mourned the Queen after she passed away 'peacefully' at Balmoral at the age of 96.

Jessica Brown Findlay went for an off-the-shoulder dress (Getty Images)
She cradled her new baby bump (Getty Images)

Tributes have been pouring in the the monarch from around the globe in recognition of her 70-year reign.

Speaking at his proclamation earlier today, King Charles III had a special message for his mother. He said: "I know how deeply you, the entire nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.

"It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss."

You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here.

King Charles III alongside his late mother, the Queen (Getty Images)

American President Joe Biden said in a statement: "Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "This week marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In her seven decades on the throne, The Queen has been a reassuring constant, projecting calm and strength."

* This weekend, the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror celebrate the life of Her Majesty the Queen with a commemorative special filled with all the key moments from Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Be sure to pick up your copy of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror to get both pullouts.

You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here

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