The world pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II
On September 8, 2022, after more than 70 years on the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle, her official residence in Scotland. She was 96.
Admirers in the U.K. and abroad were quick to show their respects and mourn the beloved monarch — the longest-serving in Britain's history.
Here, the flag is lowered on Windsor Castle as a rainbow appears in the sky on September 8, 2022 in Windsor, England.
Flowers and flags
Floral tributes left at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022.
The next generation
Prince William and Catherine, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, at left, and Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, view floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II laid outside Cambridge Gate at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.'s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral at age 96 on September 8, 2022, after a reign lasting 70 years.
Princes William and Harry
Left to right: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Prince William, Prince of Wales; and Catherine, Princess of Wales view flowers and tributes to Queen Elizabeth II on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England.
A solemn procession
People gather in tribute as the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II passes by on September 11, 2022 in Ballater, Scotland, on its way to Edinburgh.
The queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Honoring the queen
Members of the public stop in the rain to view a huge picture of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II displayed at Piccadilly Circus in central London on September 8, 2022, after the announcement of the queen's death.
Procession to Edinburgh Castle
The procession from the Mercat Cross to Edinburgh Castle after the proclamation of the accession of Charles III as King, on September 11, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022.
Touched by grief
A woman kneels outside Buckingham Palace in London, where mourners have left a growing pile of flowers, on Friday, September 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II the day before.
Candles at Salisbury Cathedral
Candles are lit in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Salisbury Cathedral, on September 11, 2022 in Salisbury, England. The queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Edinburgh procession
Crowds line The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, on September 12, 2022, ahead of the arrival of the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Mourners will get the first opportunity to pay respects before the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it lies in St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where King Charles III will preside over a vigil.
Crowd gathers at Buckingham Palace
The Union flag flies half mast as people gather outside Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II died earlier that day at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She is survived by her four children, Charles — know King Charles III; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex.
"Thank you for everything, Your Majesty"
Notes and flowers are left at the gates of Buckingham Palace on September 9, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
"Thank you for everything, Your Majesty," reads the card on the left.
The new king
Art school students in Mumbai, India, put final touches on paintings made as a congratulatory tribute to Britain's King Charles III on his accession to the throne, in this photo taken on September 11, 2022.
A policewoman pays tribute
A policewoman lays tributes outside Buckingham Palace in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II died earlier that day at Balmoral Castle, her summer home in Scotland.
A small remembrance
A child leaves flowers outside Windsor Castle on September 8, 2022 in Windsor, England, to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The woman who would become Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on April 21, 1926.
Flowers at the palace
A woman places flowers at the gate of Buckingham Palace in London following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
Palace officials announced that Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.
Sad day for subjects
Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle on September 8, 2022.
Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI.
A rainbow appears
People gather outside Buckingham Palace in London, on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
A rainbow appeared over the area a short time before the announcement of the queen's passing.
Princes at Windsor
Prince William and Catherine, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, at left, and Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, proceed to greet well-wishers outside Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022.
The princes' grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died after 70 years on the throne.
Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, greet well-wishers on the Long Walk outside Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022.
Crowds gathered to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.'s longest-serving monarch, who died at age 96 on September 8, 2022.
Sea of flowers
Floral tributes are seen in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, in London on September 11, 2022. Charles III was formally proclaimed Britain's new king by the Accession Council on Saturday in a history-laden ceremony following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
A wave from the king
King Charles III waves to the crowd as he arrives at Buckingham Palace in London on September 11, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles greets well-wishers
King Charles III meets well-wishers as he returns to Clarence House from Buckingham Palace along the Mall during an impromptu walkabout in London on September 10, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Accession Council met that day to formally proclaim His Majesty The King as the new Sovereign.
21-gun salute
Members of 104th Regiment of the Royal Artillery fire a 21-gun salute at Cardiff Castle during of the Welsh Proclamation of King Charles III on September 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. King Charles III ascended the throne upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022.
"Not our king"
People protest ahead of the Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Cardiff Castle, Wales, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, as proclamations were held across the U.K. to declare King Charles III the new monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The sign reads, "Not our king. It's colonial subjugation of the Welsh people."
Protester in the crowd
A anti-royalist protester holds up a sign reading "Republic" in the crowd during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch on September 11, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
"God save the king"
A floral tribute is seen at the main gate of the royal residence at Sandringham on September 8, 2022.
The attached card reads, "God save the king," referring to Elizabeth's eldest son and the new monarch, Charles.
In a statement after the queen's passing, Charles said: "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."
A lowered flag
Flags are flown at half-mast on the Wentworth Club House following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II during Day One of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club.
Palace gates
Following the official announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, the first bouquets of flowers are attached to the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on September 8, 2022.
The queen passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she often spent summers.
Formal announcement
An announcement of the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, on September 8, 2022.
"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," it said. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
Candlelight vigil
A woman holds a candle as members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
The queen had recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the throne — and generations of Britons have known no other monarch.
Jubilee flag
A man holds a flag commemorating the queen's Platinum Jubilee as members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
A pause among champions
A screen on the first tee announces that play is to be suspended following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during Day One of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club.
The tourney was happening in Virginia Water, England.
Tribute in DC
The American flag is lowered to half-staff over the U.S. Capitol on September 8, 2022.
In this photo, the Oswald family, of Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, reacts to the news.
Respect from players
Players of Heart of Midlothian and Istanbul Basaksehir hold a minute's silence before the second half after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
This match was at Tynecastle Park on September 8, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A solemn message
An LED screen displays a memorial image after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II passed away, prior to the Premiership Rugby Cup match between Northampton Saints and Saracens at Franklin's Gardens on September 8, 2022 in Northampton, England.
Showing up in the streets
Members of the public gather on the streets of Windsor, England, on September 8, 2022.
The news of her death came after palace officials issued a statement earlier in the day saying Elizabeth had been put under "medical supervision" at Balmoral.
Viewing the tributes
People look at floral tributes placed outside of Buckingham Palace in London on September 9, 2022, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.
"To our beloved queen"
A note "To our beloved queen" and flowers are laid outside Buckingham Palace in London on September 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II the day before.
Buckingham Palace announced that the new king, Charles III, requested a formal "period of Royal Mourning" for his mother.
Crowd at Buckingham Palace
Members of the public view the floral tributes outside of Buckingham Palace on September 9, 2022 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Flowers at Windsor
Members of the public leave flowers outside Windsor Castle on September 8, 2022.
All of the senior members of the royal family had quickly traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by the queen's side earlier in the day.
Paddington bear
A Paddington bear toy and a card lay among bouquets of flowers outside Buckingham Palace in London on September 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II the previous day.
The envelope reads, "To The Queen – Thank You"
Too many Paddingtons?
A toy Paddington bear and a marmalade sandwich are laid outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on September 11, 2022 — a nod to a skit Queen Elizabeth filmed with the beloved character for her Platinum Jubilee, in which the two are seen having tea and discussing their love of marmalade sandwiches.
The profusion of teddy bears and other objects prompted officials to issue a statement urging people to opt for flowers, sans plastic wrap, when leaving tributes: "In the interests of sustainability, we ask visitors to only lay organic or compostable material," Royal Parks says on its website. "...We would prefer visitors not to bring non-floral objects/artefacts such as teddy bears or balloons."
Draped in the flag
A man wearing a Union Jack flag draped over his shoulders holds a candle as members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.
Taking a moment in Switzerland
An LED board shows a photo Queen Elizabeth II as players of FC Zurich and Arsenal observe a minute's silence during a match in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
The gesture came after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, before the second half of the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zurich and Arsenal FC, on September 8, 2022.
Meanwhile, in Wales...
The Welsh flag is lowered at Cathays Park, in Cardiff, Wales, in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022
Elizabeth came to the throne in February 1952 following the death of her father, George VI.
Flowers on a wall
Flowers are placed on a bridge in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II near Balmoral in Scotland, on September 8, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, served more than 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Handwritten notes
A floral tribute is left on at the main gate of Sandringham on September 8, 2022.
"RIP," the note reads. "You served us well."
The White House responds
The American flag flies at half-staff over the White House on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Washington.
Reaction in Israel
Tel Aviv City Hall is lit up with the British national flag, in response to the the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Farewells from France
A photo of French newspapers reporting the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, seen at a newsstand in Paris on September 9, 2022. Britain's longest-serving monarch died September 8 at the age of 96.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed "deep sadness" at her passing, and praised the queen as "great head of state," noting her "great affection for France."
Flowers in Russia
A woman lays flowers in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Moscow, Russia, on September 8, 2022.
Front-page news
Newspapers reporting the passing of Queen Elizabeth II are seen at a newsstand n London on September 9, 2022. Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died the day before at the age of 96.
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss called the queen "the rock on which modern Britain was built," and "one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known."
Proclamation ceremomy
An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch, on September 11, 2022.
Charles became king immediately upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022.
More and more flowers
A woman lays flowers outside Buckingham Palace in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
"G-d bless the Queen"
Floral tributes and a card left outside Buckingham Palace in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. "G-d bless the Queen. R.I.P. Long live the King," the note says.
Child's visit
A young child looks at flowers outside Buckingham Palace in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A sea of flowers
Mourners look at and contribute to the floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II, in Green Park, London, near Buckingham Palace, September 13, 2022.
From Stanley
A card from a young mourner, Stanley, aged 8, is seen among flowers depicting the late Queen Elizabeth II with one of her corgis, September 13, 2022, in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace in London.
The queen looms large
A billboard showing a memorial message for Queen Elizabeth II is seen in central London, September 13, 2022.
Sharing the moment
Mourners take photos of floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Green Park in central London, on September 13, 2022, during a national period of mourning for the monarch.
Sunflowers for the queen
A mourners brings flowers to place in Green Park in central London, on September 13, 2022, during a national period of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Youthful reflection
Children look at flowers placed in Green Park in central London, September 13, 2022, during a national period of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II.