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The Bank of England has reassured consumers that current bank notes featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender. However, a further announcement regarding notes, most-likely featuring King Charles III, will be made once the period of mourning has been observed following the Queen's death.

The flags on the grandstand at Hamilton Park Racecourse have been lowered as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The body of Prince Philip will be moved to the Gothic Church's King George VI Memorial following the death of the Queen. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland yesterday afternoon.

Following the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I I yesterday, at the age of 96, the country is now in mourning for the only ruling monarch most of us will have even known. Many will be closing their businesses out of respect for the sombre occasion, and a lot of Manchester’s restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels have joined in paying tributes.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament, describing her as 'one greatest leaders the world has ever known'. MPs observed a minute’s silence in memory of the Queen in the House of Commons chamber on Friday (September 9).

The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed last night.

READ NEXT: Queen dead: Double rainbow appears over Buckingham Palace before Her Majesty passes away at 96The nation’s new monarch, King Charles III has said a period of “Royal Mourning” for the Queen will be observed from now until seven days after her funeral.Charles is due to return to London later on Friday from Balmoral with the Queen as the first full day of his reign begins.The couple stayed overnight at the former monarch’s Scottish residence after the Queen died “peacefully” aged 96 at her home on Thursday afternoon.Members of the royal family had rushed to the Queen’s bedside as her health failed.

tribute to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II on their shows last night in the wake of her death. Corden, the host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” sat at his desk in front of a silent audience to make a heartfelt statement on the death of the Queen. “I, like the rest of the world, am so sad, tonight,” Corden said.

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Provost Douglas McAllister paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

Sir Rod Stewart paid tribute to the Queen's incredible 70-year reign as he announced his big brother Don also passed away this week.

On the afternoon of Thursday 8 September, Buckingham Palace announced the sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing. But hours before her death, the Royal Family were informed of her "hours to live" condition, with many members rushing to get to her bedside.

In the final photo ever taken of the Queen she could be seen beaming as she met with the new Prime Minister Liz Truss in Balmoral. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96 surrounded by her beloved family, including Charles, who has now become the King of England.

The White House has spoken out following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a moving tribute in honour of the late Queen following her death, which was announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in the UK away from their children Archie, three, and one year old daughter Lilibet – who is named after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Harry travelled to Balmoral, where the Queen passed away, while Meghan remained in London.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, just minutes after her death was announced, aged 96.The couple changed their Archwell website to a black background with a simple message.It reads: "In Loving Memory Of Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - 1926-2022."READ MORE: New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pays tribute to Queen minutes after death at 96The pair used their personal charity website to pay tribute, shortly after Buckingham Palace announced the death.Prince Harry travelled to Balmoral today (September 8), arriving around an hour after the news of Her Majesty's death was made public.He arrived alone.Buckingham Palace announced the sad death before his arrival.A spokesman said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”Tributes flowed in for the Queen from around the globe from heads of state and political leaders.Broadcaster Huw Edwards said that the loss of the British public’s “symbol of solidity and consistency” will have an effect on people’s lives.After reflecting on the impact of the Queen’s death on her family, Edwards and BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell spoke on how this may affect the British public.Edwards said: “Let’s dwell now on the impact on the people of the United Kingdom, for whom the Queen has been this symbol, not just of authority, but as a symbol of real solidity and consistency over the years.“Taking that symbol away, albeit with a new monarch, King Charles III, who’s a very familiar figure, but taking that symbol away will have an effect on people’s lives, even those who are not dedicated monarchists.”And former prime minister Gordon Brown

Celebrities up and down the country have flocked to social media to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.The Queen passed away on Thursday 8 September, following several months of health and mobility issues, which forced her to miss numerous engagements. Announcing the news in a statement, Buckingham Palace simply shared: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." Now, Royal fans and celebrities alike have paid emotional tributes to the late Queen, praising her for her devotion to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms over the past 70 years.

An official portrait of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been released to mark her 75th birthday. Camilla, who recently celebrated 160 years of Battersea Dogs and Cats home with Amanda Holden, can be seen looking looking relaxed and smiling in the image released for her milestone anniversary, which she is set to celebrate on Sunday 17 July.

The Prince of Wales and his other half Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are said to have had a "very emotional" first meeting with their granddaughter Lilibet during Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's UK visit. Meghan, 40, and her husband Harry, 37, returned to London earlier this year to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.They also used the opportunity to introduce their baby daughter Lili, now one, to the Royal Family, while reacquainting their son Archie, three, with them, too.

Meghan Markle reportedly shared some comforting words to her husband Prince Harry during Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled from their home of Montecito, California, with their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, two, to attend several events in honour of the Queen's 70-year reign. After watching the Trooping of the Colour from a window in Buckingham Palace, the couple attended the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral as the Queen rested at home following some "discomfort".

Zara Tindall has shared an update on her grandmother Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after she pulled out of attending the Epsom Derby Festival today on Saturday 4 June. The 41 year old arrived at the venue in the south of England looking gorgeous in a vibrant blue dress, which she teamed with a matching hat and silver accessories. She was accompanied by her husband Mike, 43, who looked dapper in a grey suit, as well as her mum Princess Anne, 71, who donned an off-white checked dress for the occasion.

Zara Tindall has arrived at the Epsom Derby Festival with her husband Mike as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations continues on Saturday 4 June.The 41 year old, who recently doted on her baby son Lucas while her other half played with daughter Mia during a family day out, was all smiles as she made her way through the Epsom Downs Racecourse in the south of England. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter looked gorgeous in a blue floral patterned, high collar midi dress, which featured puffed sleeves down to her elbows.