Tributes are being paid to the Queen and her service to the country from people across the borough.

Richmond Park MP, Sarah Olney said:

'The passing of Her Majesty The Queen has been deeply saddening to us all. Her Majesty has been a source of stability and strength for our nation for 70 years and her presence will be sorely missed by everyone in Richmond Park and beyond.'

 

Twickenham MP, Munira Wilson said:

"Such incredibly sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time.

The Queen was an inspiration and put duty and service to the country above all.

"She was loved and will be missed by millions, including the people of Twickenham."

 

Ed Davey, Lib-Dem leader and Kingston MP, said:

'We mourn the loss of a great monarch who served our country faithfully all her life.

'The Queen was an ever-fixed mark in our lives. She represented duty and courage, warmth and compassion.

'My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family, and everyone whose life she touched.'

Police South West Commander, Elisabeth Chapple, said:

"I am so very proud to have served our Queen. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband after her lifetime of devotion to duty, country, and us."

Local photographer Ruth Wadey posted an image of a complete rainbow over Twickenham this evening.

Kew Gardens said:

"All of us here at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are incredibly sad to hear the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away aged 96. May she rest in peace."

Melanie Harrington, vicar The Barn Church, Kew. A prayer for the Queen:

"Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth, for her faith and her dedication to duty.

"Bless out nation as we mourn her death and may her example continue to inspire us, through Jesus Christ out Lord. Amen.!

Richmond Council said:

"It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, following the announcement by Buckingham Palace.

"The thoughts of Richmond Council and the people of Richmond upon Thames are with the Royal Family at this time."

The Vice-Chancellor of St Mary's University, said:

"I am writing following the sad news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which was announced by Buckingham Palace earlier today. This news of the end of the life of our longest reigning monarch will be deeply upsetting for many members of our community and the country as a whole at this moment of historic significance. The Government has announced a period of national mourning over the next ten days, and during this time we will have the opportunity to reflect on Queen Elizabeth's life of public service.

"The University will communicate plans for memorial events both on campus and the local area over the coming days, including information for how members of the community can watch the state funeral. You will notice during the period of national mourning that I and other senior colleagues will be in mourning wear, and you may also wish to do so or to wear a black armband."

Richmond Theatre said:

"Everyone at Ambassador Theatre Group is saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. We send our condolences to the Royal Family and everyone connected to Her Majesty."

London Ambulance Service

"We are deeply saddened to hear that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away.

We join the rest of the country and people across the world in sending our condolences to the Royal Family at this time of immense and profound grief for our nation."

London Fire Brigade

"London Fire Brigade joins the nation to mourn the sad passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time."