As the nation mourns our beloved Queen – leave your own tribute in the Sun’s online condolence book

AS the nation mourns the loss of our beloved Queen, Sun readers can leave their own personal tribute in our online condolence book.

Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96 yesterday, with her family by her side.

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The nation was immediately plunged into a state of mourning, with politicians, religious figures and celebrities around the world paying tribute to the Queen's historic reign.

Charles, who is now King, said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.

“I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."

Hundreds of Brits gathered outside royal sites yesterday evening, with plans for the Queen's funeral and a national day of remembrance to be announced in the coming days.

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There were also emotional scenes outside Buckingham Palace, as mourners broke their silence to sing 'God Save the King'.

Today, The Sun invites readers to leave their own personal message in our online book of condolences.

You can fill out the box above, writing any memories of the Queen, or tributes you would like to share.

Prime Minister Liz Truss last night said the news of Her Majesty's death was a “huge shock to the nation and the world”.

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And in a statement outside Downing Street, she added it was “the passing of the second Elizabethan age,” concluding her address by saying “God save the King”.

President Joe Biden spoke of the late monarch as a "source of comfort and pride" as he released a lengthy statement on her life.

And Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote: "It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"On behalf of the people, we extend sincere condolences to the Royal Family, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Buckingham Palace confirmed Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away last night - making her son, Charles, King.

Its statement read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."