Prince Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to "my beloved Mother" the Queen after she died having served the country and commonwealth for more than 70 years.
Along with his brothers Princes Edward and Andrew and sister Princess Anne, the Prince of Wales was at Balmoral in Scotland for the Queen 's final hours.
He was joined by his sons, Princes William and Harry, the latter being in the UK for a charity event when the news of the Queen's ill health was announced.