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In pictures: South East pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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

PA Media The archbishop leading the service — 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.

Members of the public have been signing books of condolence at Canterbury Cathedral

AFP/Getty Members of the public signing books of condolence at Canterbury Cathedral — Members of the public have been signing books of condolence at Canterbury Cathedral

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

PA Media A Friends of Canterbury Cathedral wreath — 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

Floral tributes have been left at a statue of the late Queen in Gravesend

Getty Images/Dan Kitwood Floral tributes left at a statue of Her Majesty in Gravesend — Floral tributes have been left at a statue of the late Queen in Gravesend

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Spectators watched at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water as King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch

PA Media Spectators look on at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water as the new King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch — Spectators watched at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water as King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch

At the proclamation ceremony in Lewes residents were invited to hear the announcement made by the High Sheriff

East Sussex County Council Proclamation ceremony in Lewes, Sussex — At the proclamation ceremony in Lewes residents were invited to hear the announcement made by the High Sheriff

A band played God Save the King to welcome in the new monarch

East Sussex County Council A band playing outdoors — A band played God Save the King to welcome in the new monarch

Antonia Cridland sits on the floor and communicates with her family back in Dover after she was separated from them in the capital

KEVIN COOMBS Antonia Cridland in London — Antonia Cridland sits on the floor and communicates with her family back in Dover after she was separated from them in the capital

Commemorative post box topper in Chessington, Surrey. The knitted figure resembles Her Majesty in miniature

PA/Brenda Fowler Queen post box topper — Commemorative post box topper in Chessington, Surrey. The knitted figure resembles Her Majesty in miniature

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

PA Wire/Nina Lloyd David and Sue Howard — 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

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 Proclamation ceremony at Guildford Cathedral — 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

The High Sheriff of Surrey, His Honour Christopher Critchlow DL, makes the historic announcement from the cathedral steps

Steve Porter High Sheriff announces proclamation — The High Sheriff of Surrey, His Honour Christopher Critchlow DL, makes the historic announcement from the cathedral steps

Guests, including the High Sheriff, sign the book of condolences as a mark of respect to the late Queen

Steve Porter High Sherriff signs book of condolence — Guests, including the High Sheriff, sign the book of condolences as a mark of respect to the late Queen

Brighton Pavilion lit up purple in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty last visited Brighton in 2013

Brighton & Hove Museums Brighton Pavilion lit up in purple — Brighton Pavilion lit up purple in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty last visited Brighton in 2013

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

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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