While the world comes to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the internet is lighting up with tributes to the long-reigning monarch.
With special memories and heartfelt condolences shared, here are some of the most touching tributes to the Queen to have emerged on social media.
Paddington Bear thanks his friend, the Queen
Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
— Paddington (@paddingtonbear) September 8, 2022
A rainbow shines over Buckingham Palace as mourners gather
Rainbow at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/qHNJMcj5UH
— Andy Lines (@andylines) September 8, 2022
This story from a former royal cop revealing the Queen’s sense of humour has re-emerged
this remains an all-time story about the queen pic.twitter.com/hI2yNUac0H
— David Mack (@davidmackau) September 8, 2022
As has this much loved clip of the Queen’s excitement at seeing some cows
Let’s also remember the wholesome clip of the Queen seeing some cows. pic.twitter.com/PFLAqfQ4Z5
— Scott Innes (@Flying_Inside) September 8, 2022
Who can forget when the Queen jumped from a helicopter with James Bond?
Best monarch ever pic.twitter.com/3RFSW9xYhj
— Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers) September 8, 2022
Heartwarming anecdotes reveal the Queen’s softer side
The extraordinary moment when the great humanitarian & trauma surgeon David Nott met the Queen, shortly after his return from Aleppo. pic.twitter.com/LP2z7oGnpu
— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) September 8, 2022
London cabs lined up to pay their respects
Incredibly moving tribute as black cabs line up silently on the mall to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/cQQoajyhyH
— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) September 8, 2022
British newspapers’ front pages revealed
It's the FT's for me. pic.twitter.com/NSbjwrz5tV
— Latika M Bourke (@latikambourke) September 8, 2022
The Guardian front page, Friday 9 September 2022; Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 pic.twitter.com/5ROqSmVqE1
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 8, 2022
This touching clip of the Queen joking about her mortality with Sir David Attenborough is doing the rounds
Just two soon-to-be 96 year olds, sharing a joke about trees. Thanks @itvnews & @jayobtv for this magical clip ❤️ pic.twitter.com/o5vxB7M83m
— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) September 8, 2022
Praised for her commitment to service throughout her life
She stuck to every word of what she promised here.
To the very end she was determined to rally & swear the new PM in.
Remarkable woman who never failed to put duty and service first. https://t.co/NDx01PdA7n— Peter Ford (@mrpford) September 8, 2022
A smiling Queen is as happy as ever in her last public photo
If this turns out to be her final public picture, it’s an absolutely lovely one pic.twitter.com/CtalA8AR4a
— Harry Wallop (@hwallop) September 8, 2022
