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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Alexandra Topping, Martin Farrer and Nadeem Badshah

Tributes on death of Queen Elizabeth – as it happened

Thousands of people gathered outside the Buckingham Palace in central London after the announcement of death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thousands of people gathered outside the Buckingham Palace in central London after the announcement of death of Queen Elizabeth II Photograph: Jasmine Leung/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock

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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, left Balmoral alone at about 8.15am this morning, with the convoy passing flowers that had been laid as tributes to his late grandmother. Guardian photographer Murdo MacLeod captured the poignant moment.

Prince Harry departs Balmoral alone on Friday morning shortly after 8AM
Prince Harry departs Balmoral alone on Friday morning shortly after 8AM. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian
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