Friday 9 September 2022 05:13 PM Mourners gather at the British Consulate in Manhattan after Queen Elizabeth's ... trends now
Tearful mourners wearing black have gathered at the British Consulate in Manhattan to pay their respects to the country's loss after Queen Elizabeth passed away.
The adored monarch, 96, reigned for seven decades on the British throne - making her the longest-serving ruler in their history.
Cities across the US have witnessed an outpouring of grief for the monarch, who was seen by many as a devoted bedrock in British society.
At the Consulate, Union Jack flags were draped outside as Britons and Americans alike gathered and laid flowers for the Queen.
Meera Ghoul and her daughter, Mila, were among the mourners. The London-born New Yorker paid her respects and signed the condolence book inside the Consulate.
A queue of workers and well-wishers wearing black lined up as the building opened at 10am for people to collectively mourn the death of Her Majesty.
Meera Ghoul and her daughter, Mila leave flowers in front of the British Consulate. The British Consulate in Manhattan had mourners showing up and placing flowers next to the building after Queen Elizabeth's death
A British Consulate worker in New York signs the condolence book
A Union Jack is placed in front of the building, along with flowers after the Queen's death on September 8, 2022
The loss and heartbreak after the death of Her Majesty has been felt across the US, including in New York City
Matthew Jones, a Londoner, flocked to the government building this morning after yesterday's somber news was broadcasted across the world.
The United Kingdom has entered a 10-day mourning period, while King Charles III entered Buckingham Palace in London for the first time as monarch to begin the role he was born to fulfil.
And America's front pages mourned Queen Elizabeth II's death today as newspapers across the country paid tribute to the beloved British monarch - who ruled over the United Kingdom for 70 glorious years.
From coast to coast, newspapers in the US dedicated their front pages to pictures and poignant words about the late Queen as the world woke up today to grieve the end of the second Elizabethan Era.
In a sensational move, President Biden yesterday ordered that flags should be flown at half-staff at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
Last night, the Empire State building glittered in purple and silver - the colors adorning Her Majesty's regal crown. Billboards in New York City's Times Square paid tribute to Britain's adored figurehead.
Tributes poured in for Her Majesty in all 50 states. In Congress, Mitch McConnell led lawmakers from both political parties in prayer after her ailing health was announced yesterday. Thursday's U.S. Open match and
