Floral tributes have been left in Newcastle for the Queen following her death.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on Thursday afternoon. The 96-year-old was on the throne for more than 70 years and is Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Heartfelt condolences have been paid by people across the North East. On Friday morning floral tributes were being left on Ceremonial Way outside of the Civic Centre in Newcastle city centre.