The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the nation mourns her loss.

The past 24 hours have been surreal. I am beyond heartbroken. The Crown has passed and a new era has begun. God save the King.

"The Queen was the most magnificent ambassador for our country and the universal values of respect, tolerance and generosity." Chief of the Defence staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin pays tribute to The Queen after her 70 years of service. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=9-ahpI…

The King's Principal Proclamation has taken place today at St James's Palace in London with support from members of his Armed Forces. The Armed Forces will continue to serve His Majesty The King.

The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "Her generosity, pride and support for her Armed Forces made her a lifelong friend of the Royal Navy. Her Majesty will be deeply missed by us all." God Save the King.

Royal Navy personnel paused to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as they took part in memorial services across the country.

A bond of love and duty. From her birth in 1926 to her final visit to Portsmouth last year, the Queen’s long, eventful life and reign has interwoven with the Royal Navy's history. We look back at an unparalleled 96 years: ow.ly/xFaC50KHTse

Our duty. Our honour. The #RoyalNavy has been commemorating Her Majesty The Queen. Across the fleet, sailors and Royal Marines have been paying tribute, flags have been flown at half-mast and a special 96 gun salute has taken place. Find out more: ow.ly/PTgE50KI5IM

In a deeply moving tribute to HM The Queen, world-famous Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter, in partnership with the UK Embassy Berne 🇬🇧🇨🇭🇱🇮, lit up the skies of #Switzerland with heart-warming images of HM The Queen and Prince Philip. The Royal Family @HofSwitzerland

Goodbye to a Queen, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother.

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Work hard, play harder. ⛱️ ⛱️ ⛱️ Virginia 🇺🇸, it's been a pleasure. #DontDoTheEverydayEveryday

Wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday today.

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An incredible opportunity to do something so hugely important 🐠, and another item ticked off the bucket list - what a place! 🇩🇬 🌴 🇬🇧 ⚓️

A career highlight supporting the Royal Navy's part in #RoyalVisitFrance. 👑 🇫🇷 And, of course, there's always time for a quick photoshoot! 📷

Being deployed overseas is always difficult, particularly at this time of year, but the stunning backdrop of Valletta's Grand Harbour made it slightly easier this year! 🤩 Happy Christmas! 🎄🇲🇹

Metro Needless to say, this isn't a term we'd use to describe the weather.

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022.

Ed Balls