Everything pales into insignificance as our thoughts and best wishes are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family.

Rainbow at Buckingham Palace.

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.

A prayer on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

Manchester City wishes to express its sincere condolences to The Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s dedication and service has been exemplary and we join our country and the Commonwealth in mourning her loss.

As the flag is lowered to half mast over Windsor Castle an incredible rainbow appears over the castle, for a few minutes and then just like that it was gone….

The Queen’s death is one of the defining moments in the life of all of us. And her life of service is a lesson to all of us too. Thinking not just of her and her family, but of my mother, born in the same week as the Queen, with the same name, who adored her. RIP Elizabeths

think we are allowed to share this again today

The most amazing servant. Highlight of my Dad’s life was to meet her in 2004 & we felt privileged to share that day.

Just before The Queen's death was announced, a rainbow appeared at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

My sincerest condolences to The Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

God bless #QueenElizabeth, a gracious leader, lady, and our host on return from the moon. On behalf of the Apollo 11 crew, Godspeed and God bless the Royal Family. Sincere condolences.

En hommage à Sa Majesté la Reine Élizabeth II, je ne scintillerai pas et je m'éteindrai, à minuit, ce soir. #QueenElizabeth

My favourite story about the Queen… just lovely

In tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, tonight, I will turn my lights off at midnight. #QueenElizabethII

Remarkable. The US President ordering all flags on public buildings throughout America and on its embassies around the world to be flown at half mast until the Queen’s funeral in ten days time. Can you imagine this happening for any other human on this planet?

The beautiful words of Philip Larkin

It would be nice if the partisan and hugely bitter British newspaper industry bowed and saluted the BBC. And ceased trying to tear apart an essential part of the fabric of Britain.

Heartbroken to learn of the death of Sir Howard Bernstein, a true friend, mentor and absolute giant of a man. An understated but devastatingly effective leader with unparalleled vision and humility. Our city and all who were privileged to have known him will miss him terribly.