'It's an extremely sad day, and I think many tears will be shed at the loss of Her Majesty.' Former Prime Minister Sir John Major pays tribute to the Queen, who he says 'had a great wealth of knowledge'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Brazil will observe three days of mourning following the Queen's death.
Some sporting events are expected to be cancelled following the Queen's death, although this evening's Europa League clash at Old Trafford went ahead with a minute's silence before the match. A large crowd remains outside the palace in London, despite the gloomy weather conditions. Paddington Bear pays tribute to the Queen just months after joining her for marmalade sandwichesHe wrote on Twitter:"Thank you Ma'am, for everything.
"There would have been a lot more cab drivers here but they've closed the road, so no more can get here."Former US president Donald Trump has sung the praises of the new King Charles. He was 18, Elizabeth just 13. She was smitten. He, on the other hand, had no particular romantic interest in someone so young.
On their golden wedding anniversary in 1997, the Queen said Philip"has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years".
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