Queen Elizabeth II, the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, died on Thursday September 8, sending the country into a period of mourning.
Here the PA news agency looks at how the royal family and nation have been paying their respects since the Queen’s death at Balmoral.
Thursday September 8
People and the media began gathering at Buckingham Palace and Balmoral after a statement was released on the Queen’s health.
Her close family immediately headed to her home in the Scottish Highlands.
Friday September 9
The King turned to his duties as monarch and held his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Saturday September 10
The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex were consoled by well-wishers when they put on a united front during a walkabout, on the day their father was proclaimed King.
Sunday September 11
Crowds packed Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile as the Queen arrived in the Scottish capital for one final time.
Monday September 12
Tuesday September 13
Wednesday September 14
The Queen was handed to the care of the nation for a period of lying in state after her family marched in homage behind her coffin as it was carried to Westminster Hall.
Thursday September 15
Friday September 16
The King and the Queen Consort were greeted by gun salutes and cheering schoolchildren when they arrived in the Welsh capital, Cardiff – the final stop on their tour of the four home nations which began after the Queen’s death.
Saturday September 17
Sunday September 18
US President Joe Biden visited Westminster Hall to pay his respects to the Queen.
Speaking at Lancaster House afterwards, he said: “You were fortunate to have had her for 70 years, we all were. The world is better for her.”
Monday September 19
The nation bid farewell to its Queen as a state funeral service was held at Westminster Abbey.
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