Buckingham Palace has announced Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96.
The Messenger has opened this book of condolence to allow readers to share their memories of the monarch, who reigned for 70 years.
On September 8, a palace spokesperson said The Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral.
The Royal Family travelled to be at her side at the residence in the Scottish Highlands.
And at 6.30pm on the same day, Buckingham Palace announced The Queen had died.
A statement 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.”
You can leave tributes to The Queen below.
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