Queen dies: Live blog as Sheffield and world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Her Majesty passed away ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral Castle yesterday, aged 96, and the nation is now in a period of mourning.
Today, world leaders, celebrities and ordinary well-wishers are marking the former monarch’s passing with touching tributes.
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Join us as we bring the latest updates and tributes for Her Majesty from Sheffield.
Queen dies: Live blog as Sheffield and world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Money, national anthem and passports - things that must now change following death of monarch
Money, national anthem & stamps: things that must change following death of monarch
The changes to everyday items such as bank notes and stamps are expected to take years to complete.
Floral tributes left by mourners after passing of monarch who ruled for 70 years
Flowers left in tribute to The Queen around the world after passing of monarch who served for 70 years
Floral tributes have been left outside Balmoral Castle, Windsor and Buckingham Palace following the passing of The Queen after 70 years on the throne.
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Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Postal strikes against real-time pay cut cancelled as nation mourns passing of The Queen
The CWU postal strikes planned for tomorrow (Friday, September 9) have been cancelled after the passing of The Queen.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Plymouth Argyle game being ‘discussed’ following The Queen’s passing
Sheffield Wednesday’s Plymouth Argyle game being ‘discussed’ following The Queen’s passing
The English Football League have said that they are discussing what will happen with regards to upcoming fixtures – including Sheffield Wednesday’s trip to Plymouth Argyle.
How day unfolded as death of monarch was announced
Following Buckingham Palace’s initial announcement yesterday that doctors were concerned for The Queen’s health, things all moved very quickly.
Here’s how the day unfolded as it happened.
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The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8.
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Gun salutes planned to commemorate death of The Queen as arrangements for funeral are made
The Queen will be commemorated by pomp and ceremony as the nation begins a period of mourning to mark the death of its former monarch
Announcements due today over sporting events and fixtures this weekend following death of monarch
Decisions due today over sporting fixtures this weekend following death of The Queen
Organisers of the weekend's sporting events are to be left to decide whether to postpone their schedules in the wake of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Good morning Sheffield
Good morning Sheffield and welcome to our live blog for September 9, 2022, as the world marks the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
We’ll be bringing you all the tributes from the Steel City and sharing how Her Majesty’s passing will affect events for the upcoming days as we learn them.
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