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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (13375524aj) Mourners outside Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II aged 96 Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96, London, UK - 08 Sep 2022

01of 13The Queen Is DeadCharles McQuillan/Getty"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," the royal familyannounced. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.“The gates to Buckingham Palace in London have since served as a memorial to the Queen, with many leaving flowers and other tributes to Her Majesty throughout the day.

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The Queen Is Dead

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HILLSBOROUGH, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Ulster Unionist party leader Doug Beattie looks at flowers lain by members of the public at Hillsborough castle, Her Majesty the Queens place of residence whilst visiting the province following the news that she had passed away this afternoon on September 8, 2022 in Hillsborough, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is survived by her four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke Of York and Edward, Duke of Wessex. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the royal familyannounced. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.“The gates to Buckingham Palace in London have since served as a memorial to the Queen, with many leaving flowers and other tributes to Her Majesty throughout the day.

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Long Live the King

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

03of 13Outside the PalaceAlthough Buckingham Palace has served as her official London residence, at the time of her death,Queen Elizabethwas atBalmoral Castlein Scotland, where she spends her summers.

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Outside the Palace

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Although Buckingham Palace has served as her official London residence, at the time of her death,Queen Elizabethwas atBalmoral Castlein Scotland, where she spends her summers.

04of 13The Queen’s HomeOther mourners gathered outside Windsor Castle in Berkshire, which has served as the Queen’s main residence sincePrince Philipdied last year. The home is about 20 miles west of Buckingham Palace.

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The Queen’s Home

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Other mourners gathered outside Windsor Castle in Berkshire, which has served as the Queen’s main residence sincePrince Philipdied last year. The home is about 20 miles west of Buckingham Palace.

05of 13Paying RespectsAnother makeshift memorial was arranged outside Windsor Castle as more people left flowers and other tributes.

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Paying Respects

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Another makeshift memorial was arranged outside Windsor Castle as more people left flowers and other tributes.

06of 13Beautiful TributesMourners also placed tributes at the base of Queen Victoria’s statue, which sits outside Windsor Castle.

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Beautiful Tributes

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Mourners also placed tributes at the base of Queen Victoria’s statue, which sits outside Windsor Castle.

07of 13Summers in ScotlandOthers paid their respects outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, whereQueen Elizabethdied Thursday.Buckingham Palace previously announced that the Queen was “under medical supervision” and doctors were “concerned” about her health, as members of the royal familyrushed to her sideat Balmoral.

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Summers in Scotland

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

Others paid their respects outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, whereQueen Elizabethdied Thursday.Buckingham Palace previously announced that the Queen was “under medical supervision” and doctors were “concerned” about her health, as members of the royal familyrushed to her sideat Balmoral.

08of 13For the QueenIn a display of solidarity, West Ham United and Romania’s FCSB lined up on the field at London Stadium to pay their respects toQueen Elizabethahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League match.

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For the Queen

UK Mourns Queen Elizabeth

In a display of solidarity, West Ham United and Romania’s FCSB lined up on the field at London Stadium to pay their respects toQueen Elizabethahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League match.

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Collective Grief

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People seen crying at the Buckingham Palace after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Public are arriving at the Buckingham Palace to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Family announced the death of the 96 year old Queen Elizabeth II this evening. She is the longest-reigning Monarch in the UK, recently celebrated her 70th Jubilee anniversary in June. (Photo by Hesther Ng / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

“When we talk about collective grief, we often mistakenly think we need to know the person,” said Kessler. “What people often don’t understand is, that person was a part of our lives without ever meeting them.”

10of 13Operation London BridgeMaureen McLean/ShutterstockThe royal family has had a plan in place since the 1960s, in the event of the Queen’s death. According toOperation London Bridge, the U.K. will go into a period of mourning over the next 10 days as her funeral arrangements are made.Her state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey, before she is moved to her final resting place Windsor Castle’s King George VI Memorial Chapel.

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Operation London Bridge

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maureen McLean/Shutterstock (13375641av) A man fights back the tears. Following the very sad news this evening that Queen Elizabeth II has died, mourners young and old came to lay flowers and leave messages of sympathy outside Windsor Castle. The Union Jack on Windsor Castle was flying at half mast Floral Tributes for Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 08 Sep 2022

The royal family has had a plan in place since the 1960s, in the event of the Queen’s death. According toOperation London Bridge, the U.K. will go into a period of mourning over the next 10 days as her funeral arrangements are made.

Her state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey, before she is moved to her final resting place Windsor Castle’s King George VI Memorial Chapel.

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A Son in Mourning

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle on September 08, 2022 in Windsor, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is survived by her four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke Of York and Edward, Duke of Wessex. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

King Charles IIIpaid tribute to his motherin a statement: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”

12of 13Crowning a New KingLeon Neal/GettyAlthough King Charles III has alreadyassumed the throne, his coronation will take place after several formalities are met.“Thecoronation ceremony usually takes a yearbecause it’s seen as unseemly, really, to have a coronation ceremony straight after someone’s death. It’s a long period of mourning,” Kate Williams, history professor at England’s Reading University and author ofYoung Elizabeth: The Making of the Queen, told PEOPLE.

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Crowning a New King

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: A woman holds a bouquet of flowers, as crowds gather in front of Buckingham Palace to pay their respects following the death today of Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral, on September 8, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI.Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is survived by her four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke Of York and Edward, Duke of Wessex. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Although King Charles III has alreadyassumed the throne, his coronation will take place after several formalities are met.

“Thecoronation ceremony usually takes a yearbecause it’s seen as unseemly, really, to have a coronation ceremony straight after someone’s death. It’s a long period of mourning,” Kate Williams, history professor at England’s Reading University and author ofYoung Elizabeth: The Making of the Queen, told PEOPLE.

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Royal Bloodline

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ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Members of the public leave flowers outside Balmoral Castle as the death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced on September at Balmoral Castleon September 8, 2022 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is survived by her four children, Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke Of York and Edward, Duke of Wessex. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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