In photos: World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

1:00 pm on 9 September 2022

Members of the public stop in the rain to study a huge picture of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II displayed at Piccadilly Circus in central London on September 9, 2022, after the announcement of her death.

Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP

After more than 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96.

Mourners in New Zealand, UK and abroad gathered to pay their respects and tribute the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history.

A notice announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on the railings outside of Buckingham Palace in central London, in central London on September 9, 2022.

A notice announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on the railings outside of Buckingham Palace in central London. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP

People gather outside Buckingham Palace in central London after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has died, in central London on September 9, 2022.

People gather outside Buckingham Palace after the announcement of the death. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP

Floral tributes and cards placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace by members of the public following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom on September 08, 2022.

Floral tributes and cards placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace by members of the public following the announcement. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz

Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom on September 08, 2022.

Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz

Members of the public leave floral tributes on the roadside outside the Balmoral Estate in Ballater, Scotland on September 9, 2022.

Members of the public leave floral tributes on the roadside outside the Balmoral Estate in Ballater, Scotland. Photo: Andy Buchanan / AFP

Flag at half mast at Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Flag flies at half mast at Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell

The New Zealand flags on the roof of Parliament buildings sit at half mast after the death of the Queen in Wellington on September 9, 2022. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Flags on the roof of Parliament buildings sit at half mast after the death of the Queen Elizabeth II in Wellington. Photo: MARTY MELVILLE / AFP

People fill out messages of condolences in a book at St Paul's Church Auckland after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on 9 September, 2022.

A condolence book is laid out for mourners at St Paul's Church. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

In Dunedin, a flag flies half mast over all of the city's civic buildings. The Dunedin City Council will have condolence books available for the public to sign at the Civic Centre and Dunedin Public Library. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton

Flag flying half mast at the Christchurch Bridge of Remembrance.

Flag flying half mast at the Christchurch Bridge of Rememberance. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock

The American flag is seen at half-staff on the roof of the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 8, 2022, after news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The American flag is seen at half-staff on the roof of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo: Bryan Olin Dozier / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP

Members of the New York Yankees stand during a moment of silence in honor of Queen Elizabeth II prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 08, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Photo: MIKE STOBE

India Rodgers, 3, lays flowers outside the British Embassy after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on September 9, 2022 in Washington, DC.

People lay flowers outside the British Embassy in Washington, DC. after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP

An image of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed at Times Square in New York on September 9, 2022 following her death at age 96. (Photo by Alex Kent / AFP)

An image of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed at Times Square in New York following the announcement of her death. Photo: ALEX KENT

A portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on a giant screen following the announcement of her death, prior to the start of the UEFA Europa League Group F first leg football match between SS Lazio and Feyenoord Rotterdam at the Olympic stadium in Rome on September 9, 2022.

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on a giant screen following the announcement of her death, prior to the start of the UEFA Europa League Group F first leg football match between SS Lazio and Feyenoord Rotterdam at the Olympic stadium in Rome. Photo: Vincenzo Pinto / AFP

A cyclist rides as the Union Jack with the Royal Coat or Arms flies at half mast at the main gate of the British embassy in Paris and two portraits of Queen Elisabeth II hang on its walls after the annoucement of her death on September 9, 2022.

A cyclist rides as the Union Jack flies at half mast at the main gate of the British embassy in Paris. Photo: Ludovic Marin / AFP

The Tel Aviv Municipality building is illuminated with the colours of the United Kingdom flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family. Photo: AFP / Jack Guez