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Amanda Holden returns to Buckingham Palace to lay a single pink rose in touching tribute to the Queen
AMANDA Holden was back at Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, joined thousands of mourners at the historic location to lay a single pink rose in memory of the late monarch.
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Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96 on Thursday, with her family by her side.
Today, Amanda returned to palace to lay her floral tribute.
She posted a sweet video of the crowds, and her single pink rose.
Amanda also shared a series of photos of herself meeting the Queen.
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Yesterday the Heart Radio presenter was seen paying her respects at the gates of Buckingham Palace.
The TV star wore a pair of sunglasses as she walked past crowds of mourning fans at The Mall.
In a heartwarming post, Amanda wrote: "I think we all thought our Queen would live forever…
"Her grace, good humour and indomitable spirit embodied everything that made Great Britain, Great.
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"I just can’t imagine our country without her...My thoughts are with her family #godsavethequeen"
Amanda followed up her tribute post with a photo of a rainbow that appeared in the sky above Buckingham Palace yesterday.
King Charles III yesterday paid tribute to his beloved mum in his first speech.
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Sitting next to a photo of the late Queen, the King said: "In a little over a week’s time we will come together as a nation, as a Commonwealth and indeed a global community, to lay my beloved mother to rest.
"In our sorrow, let us remember and draw strength from the light of her example."
The royal said the “affection, admiration and respect” the Queen inspired “became the hallmark of her reign”.
He added: "And, as every member of my family can testify, she combined these qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability always to see the best in people.”
The new King included best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, sending "my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas”.
King Charles, who has declared a period of Royal Mourning will be observed until seven days after his mother's funeral, will now be formally proclaimed monarch at a historic Accession Council meeting at St James' Palace today.
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