In Photos: Queen Elizabeth II Death – a Nation in Mourning
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on 8 September at Balmoral at the age of 96.
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Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch, passed away on Thursday, 8 September. She reigned for 70 years.
Her death has left the UK in mourning, with people queuing up outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to pay their respects. Here is a glimpse of how people paid homage to the Queen.
European Union energy ministers observe a moment of silence for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II prior to their meeting in Brussels on 9 September.
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People gather outside Windsor Castle to pay tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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People pay their respects at Windsor Castle.
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Cab drivers line up at the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth 11.
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People pay their respects at Buckingham Palace.
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People gather near the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
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A vigil being held at Windsor Castle by the castle's wardens.
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People gather outside Windsor Castle to pay their respects.
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People gather on the streets to pay respects to the Queen.
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People gather outside Buckingham Palace on 9 September.
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