Queen Elizabeth II dies — follow the latest news as the world mourns
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has paused producing new episodes of her Archetypes podcast series after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, an alert on her platform said.
Earlier on Monday, her husband Prince Harry paid tribute to the late queen, whom he called his “guiding compass”.
The prince also recounted cherished childhood memories of Queen Elizabeth and her late husband Prince Philip.
“Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings … You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over,” Prince Harry wrote.
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Britain's William, Prince of Wales, second left, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, left, along with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle. Reuters -

Left to right: The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. AFP -

The royals meet people outside Windsor Castle. AP -

Walking together outside Windsor Castle. Reuters -

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are staying at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, just a stone's throw from Prince William and his wife Kate's new home, Adelaide Cottage. PA -

The royals speak and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds. AP -

A pause to look at floral tributes laid by members of the public on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. AFP -

Prince Harry points at a floral tribute. Reuters -

In his first speech as king on Friday, Charles, 73, spoke of his love for his second son and daughter-in-law. AP -

The two couples had last been seen together at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in 2020. Reuters
In his first public statement since the queen's death, Prince Harry said that the UK must now honour King Charles III, his father.
Prince Harry and Meghan became increasingly alienated from his family after stepping down from royal duties in 2020.
The couple were coincidentally in the country attending charity events when the queen died. They unexpectedly appeared with Prince William and his wife Kate for a walkabout near Windsor Castle on Saturday.
A royal source told Reuters that the moment demonstrated an important show of unity between the brothers.
The Duchess of Sussex's podcast has so far featured singer Mariah Carey and tennis player Serena Williams as guests.
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A tribute altar for Queen Elizabeth II in Green Park in London. AFP -

Ann Doran, 6, looks at floral tributes left in Green Park. Reuters -

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes on the Sandringham Estate. AFP -

A drawing of the queen and her husband Prince Philip among flowers outside Windsor Castle. AFP -

Members of the public view floral tributes in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace. PA -

People queue on a bridge over the river Thames to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters -

A member of the public lights a candle at Windsor Parish Church. AFP -

Residents of the Lawn care home in Alton, Hampshire, decorate an area with photographs of Queen Elizabeth, bunting and their own flower arrangements. PA -

Lloyd's of London chief John Neal delivers remarks honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth during a remembrance ceremony in the atrium of the company's offices in London. Getty Images -

Joyce Buckley, a sponge decorator at Emma Bridgewater pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, paints a commemorative mug. PA -

A royalist standing in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP -

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth are viewed at St James's Park in London. Reuters -

Crowds gather outside St. Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile as the queen's coffin passes in Edinburgh. Bloomberg -

Chelsea Pensioners attend a Drumhead service of remembrance, with readings and prayers, in London. Getty Images -

An image of Queen Elizabeth at Green Park Tube station. Reuters -

Vanessa, Anne and Grace, from left to right, wait opposite the Palace of Westminster to be first in line bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth in London. AP -

A young girl holds Paddington Bear and Corgi stuffed toys while waiting to watch the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Reuters -

Well-wishers outside Windsor Castle. Getty Images -

Lloyd Smith paints a portrait of Queen Elizabeth in London. AFP -

A child lays flowers outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. AP -

A family leaves flowers outside Buckingham Palace. EPA -

Flowers and tributes, including sunflowers and a Paddington Bear, are left for Queen Elizabeth at the Green Park memorial in London. AP -

People start to camp on The Mall ahead of Queen Elizabeth's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon by procession on a Gun Carriage to the Palace of Westminster. PA -

Flowers left in St James's Park, London. PA -

A man with his dog arrive early as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh. Getty Images -

Members of the public gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. PA -

Crowds watch as the hearse continues its journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse from Balmoral. PA -

The hearse passing over Queensferry Crossing on its way to Edinburgh. PA -

Flowers left at the Sandringham Estate, one of the queen's residences. EPA -

A Paddington Bear teapot at the Sandringham Estate. EPA -

Flowers left at the gates of the Sandringham Estate. EPA -

Flowers, cards and messages left in St James's Park in London. EPA -

People lay flowers at Buckingham Palace in London. Reuters
Reuters contributed to this report
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