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In pictures: South East pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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Archbishop Justin Welby led a special service to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday

All over the South East of England, the general public have paid their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Across Kent, Sussex and Surrey people gathered at memorial services and left floral tributes to the late monarch.

AFP/Getty Members of the public signing books of condolence at Canterbury CathedralAFP/Getty
Members of the public have been signing books of condolence at Canterbury Cathedral
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The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral is an organisation dedicated to preserving the historic building as well as its community and heritage. It was founded in 1927 and Her Majesty was the First Friend on the roll
Getty Images/Dan Kitwood Floral tributes left at a statue of Her Majesty in GravesendGetty Images/Dan Kitwood
Floral tributes have been left at a statue of the late Queen in Gravesend
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PA Media Spectators look on at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water as the new King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarchPA Media
Spectators watched at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water as King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch
East Sussex County Council Proclamation ceremony in Lewes, SussexEast Sussex County Council
At the proclamation ceremony in Lewes residents were invited to hear the announcement made by the High Sheriff
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A band played God Save the King to welcome in the new monarch
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Antonia Cridland sits on the floor and communicates with her family back in Dover after she was separated from them in the capital
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Commemorative post box topper in Chessington, Surrey. The knitted figure resembles Her Majesty in miniature
PA Wire/Nina Lloyd David and Sue HowardPA Wire/Nina Lloyd
David and Sue Howard from Surrey smile for the camera ahead of the ceremonial procession of the Queen’s coffin as it travels from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
Steve Porter Proclamation ceremony at Guildford CathedralSteve Porter
Proclamation Ceremony of the Accession of King Charles III at Guildford Cathedral. The choir performed “O Thou Who Camest From Above” by Charles Wesley, one of Her Majesty’s favourite hymns
Steve Porter High Sheriff announces proclamationSteve Porter
The High Sheriff of Surrey, His Honour Christopher Critchlow DL, makes the historic announcement from the cathedral steps
Steve Porter High Sherriff signs book of condolenceSteve Porter
Guests, including the High Sheriff, sign the book of condolences as a mark of respect to the late Queen
Brighton & Hove Museums Brighton Pavilion lit up in purpleBrighton & Hove Museums
Brighton Pavilion lit up purple in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty last visited Brighton in 2013
Amanda Cotta and Sally Lawrence
Amanda Cotta from Godalming, Surrey (left) and Sally Lawrence from Horsham, West Sussex (right) in the final stage of the queue at Victoria Tower Gardens in Westminster

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