Tributes are pouring in following the death of Queen Elizabeth II - and we would like to hear and share yours.
The Royal Family announced the news of Her Majesty's passing at 6.30pm today.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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."
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Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor said: "Her Majesty the Queen dedicated her life to our country and the Commonwealth, and we unite as a nation to mourn her passing and to show our gratitude for her lifetime of outstanding service."
"We also remember that the Queen was a proud and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family at this sad time. On behalf of all the residents of Watford and the councillors and officers of Watford Borough Council, I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to them on her passing."
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