The relationship between the Queen and Scotland was "one of shared admiration", Ian Blackford has said as MPs marked the life of the country's longest-reigning sovereign.
The SNP leader at Westminster was among the first speakers in a special Commons session that will run throughout the day until 10pm.
MPs from all parties will wait in turn to for the chance to pay tribute to Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle yesterday.
