Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP
After more than 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96.
Mourners in New Zealand, UK and abroad gathered to pay their respects and tribute the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history.
A notice announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on the railings outside of Buckingham Palace in central London. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP
People gather outside Buckingham Palace after the announcement of the death. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP
Floral tributes and cards placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace by members of the public following the announcement. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz
Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz
Members of the public leave floral tributes on the roadside outside the Balmoral Estate in Ballater, Scotland. Photo: Andy Buchanan / AFP
Flag flies at half mast at Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell
Flags on the roof of Parliament buildings sit at half mast after the death of the Queen Elizabeth II in Wellington. Photo: MARTY MELVILLE / AFP
A condolence book is laid out for mourners at St Paul's Church. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
In Dunedin, a flag flies half mast over all of the city's civic buildings. The Dunedin City Council will have condolence books available for the public to sign at the Civic Centre and Dunedin Public Library. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
Flag flying half mast at the Christchurch Bridge of Rememberance. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock
The American flag is seen at half-staff on the roof of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo: Bryan Olin Dozier / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP
Members of the New York Yankees stand during a moment of silence in honor of Queen Elizabeth II prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 08, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Photo: MIKE STOBE
People lay flowers outside the British Embassy in Washington, DC. after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP
An image of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed at Times Square in New York following the announcement of her death. Photo: ALEX KENT
A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on a giant screen following the announcement of her death, prior to the start of the UEFA Europa League Group F first leg football match between SS Lazio and Feyenoord Rotterdam at the Olympic stadium in Rome. Photo: Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
A cyclist rides as the Union Jack flies at half mast at the main gate of the British embassy in Paris. Photo: Ludovic Marin / AFP
The Tel Aviv Municipality building is illuminated with the colours of the United Kingdom flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family. Photo: AFP / Jack Guez
Mourners place a Canadian flag on the front steps of the British High Commission after the announcement of the death. Photo: Dave Chan / AFP
People light candles and lay flowers outside the British embassy in Oslo. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB / AFP
The Union Jack is seen at the entrance of the Elysee presidential palace in Paris. Photo: Ludovic Marin / AFP