The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon
Black cab drivers in London have lined the Mall in tribute to the Queen, who passed away this afternoon.
Britain’s longest-serving monarch died peacefully at Balmoral, with all her children by her side.
A statement sent out at 18.30 read that the King and The Queen Consort will remain in Scotland this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
King Charles III sent out his own personal tribute shortly after.
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
In tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, black cab drivers lined the Mall in silence.
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
Only their amber lights shone at the front in what many people have described as a moving tribute.
The cabbies of the Mall. pic.twitter.com/2YI3YiMBoX
— Calgie (@christiancalgie) September 8, 2022
This is the current scene outside of Buckingham Palace, where the black cabs have parked outside to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. https://t.co/D9hP22HoMb pic.twitter.com/QHmsx27yW4
— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2022
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