People across Redcar and Cleveland have been remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, Cllr Stuart Smith has led the tributes and has signed the Book of Remembrance in Redcar Civic Centre.
Flowers are being left at the Garden of Remembrance in Redcar, at the Civic Centre in Redcar and at cenotaphs across the borough.
The flag will remain at half mast on all public buildings until 8am on the morning following the funeral - apart from occasions when it will be raised for ceremonial purposes in line with national protocol.
A Book of Condolence has been opened at the Redcar Civic Centre and it will be possible to sign the book on Monday to Friday next week from 9am to 7pm during the working week, Monday to Friday, and until 5pm the day after the funeral.
Books of Condolence will also be open at: South Bank Library; Guisborough Town Council office; Loftus Town Council office; Saltburn Library; Skelton & Brotton Parish Council office and Lockwood Parish Council office.
Condolences can also be sent on-line via email address: Condolences@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Mayor Cllr Stuart Smith, who will read the proclamation to the new king at 3pm on Sunday (September 11) at the Garden of Remembrance in Redcar, said:
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has served the country with honour, grace and sensitivity, over a remarkable period of time as the longest reigning British Monarch.
“Throughout both happy and challenging times, she was an inspirational figure to us all and always put her country first. She gained universal respect from the people of Great Britain and every country throughout the world and will be greatly missed by people worldwide.
“We will remember her as someone whose duty always came first and who carried out that duty in an impeccable fashion on every occasion. Queen Elizabeth II will always be dear to our hearts and her legacy will live on long into the future.”