The nation’s new monarch King Charles III has said a period of “Royal Mourning” for his mother would be observed from now until seven days after her funeral.
Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that Her Majesty had passed away peacefully at Balmoral.
Flags on public and private buildings across the borough have been flying at half mast while floral tributes have been laid on behalf of Myor Coun P:at Hay and council members and staff.
And the branch of Pattinson’s estate agent in Fowler Street has devoted its entire window to a display in tribute to Her Majesty.
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The floral tributes left on behalf of South Tyneside's councillors and officers Photo: Stu Norton
7. A personal tribute
A flag in the rear garden of a house overlooking the seafront Photo: Stu Norton
8. From the staff
A tribute from council chief executive Jonathan Tew on behalf of all the authority's workers Photo: Stu Norton