Friday 9 September 2022 11:04 PM Benidorm Brits pay their respects to Queen as 'unusually sombre' atmosphere ... trends now
Mourning tourists in Benidorm have been reacting to the tragic passing of the Queen as the normally bustling holiday hotspot turns into a quiet corner of British grief.
Flags are flying at half mast in the Spanish resort, and a beacon has been lit up with a Union Flag, with locals describing an 'unusually sombre' atmosphere descending over the town.
Some were seen wiping tears away while watching the news back home while other holidaymakers took photos of the tributes put on by the town hall.
A woman in Benidorm wipes away a tear as she watched King Charles III arriving at the palace today as a subdued atmosphere takes over the holiday resort
Flags are flying at half mast in the Spanish resort, and a beacon has been lit up with a Union Flag, with locals describing an 'unusually sombre' atmosphere
A floral wreath with a Benidorm ribbon was laid at the base of the British flag in the centre of the town which is normally thronging
A huge British flag with a black tie hangs over a bar with people in shock after the death of the beloved Queen yesterday
A billboard in the town centre also turned black with only the words 'Queen Elizabeth, 1926 - 2022' and the royal coat of arms.
Some holidaymakers have donned Britain-themed clothing to pay their respects, while a wreath was laid under the low-flying flag.
All around the world, people are in shock after the death of the beloved Queen yesterday and there has been a huge outpouring of emotion.
In Paris and Prague, from Boston to Beijing, across Sydney and Singapore - flowers were laid, sports stadiums fell silent, and monuments were illuminated as a mark of respect for a monarch who meant so much to so many.
The Empire State Building lit up purple and silver, the Eiffel Tower went dark, and Christ the Redeemer - overlooking the city of Rio de Janiero - shone in red, blue and white in tribute to her record reign.
A man wearing a British-themed bucket hat sits near the beach as an 'unusually sombre'
