Gun salute at Edinburgh Castle to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

A gun salute has been fired from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle as the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The ceremony saw 96 shots - one for every year of the Queen's life - fired at 10 second intervals by the Royal Artillery.

Similar salutes were also fired around the UK and in overseas territories at 13:00.

9 September 2022

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