Thousands of people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the Queen. Mourners continued to bring bouquets of flowers, candles, notes, and other tributes to lay at the palace gates.
The mood at the central London royal residence was sombre, and despite the large number of mourners present, the area was quiet with people walking slowly and speaking in hushed tones. A stream of people have crossed a bridge over the River Dee to lay flowers for the Queen at Balmoral Castle.
Thousands of bouquets have now been left at the gates of her beloved Scottish home, starting soon after her death was announced on Thursday. One card left with the flowers said: “Ma’am thank you for your dedication and years of service.
