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The world’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.

Her Majesty passed away ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral Castle yesterday, aged 96, and the nation is now in a period of mourning.

Today, world leaders, celebrities and ordinary well-wishers are marking the former monarch’s passing with touching tributes.

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In Sheffield, the Union Flag is flying at half-mast in town hall, and details are emerging of how the city will commemorate this time of change.

Join us as we bring the latest updates and tributes for Her Majesty from Sheffield.

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Here’s how the day unfolded as it happened.

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Good morning Sheffield

Good morning Sheffield and welcome to our live blog for September 9, 2022, as the world marks the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

We’ll be bringing you all the tributes from the Steel City and sharing how Her Majesty’s passing will affect events for the upcoming days as we learn them.

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II (Photo by Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Getty Images)Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II (Photo by Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II (Photo by Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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