The death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 plunged millions into mourning.
As people share stories of special moments with the Queen, crowds have queued for up to 11 hours to see her coffin at Westminster Hall. It's been on show for 24 hours a day since Wednesday, with officials reportedly estimating 350,000 people would get to visit before the queue closes. The BBC's live stream of the Queen's 'lying in state' was watched more than 7m times in just two days.
But her passing on September 8, and the ascent of her son to the throne as King Charles II, brings more practical and costly changes than a new monarch opening Parliament or delivering Christmas speech to the public each year. As the personal embodiment of the monarchy, and a mascot for the nation, for the last 70 years, the Queen's insignia and portrait have permeated everyday life.
