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Cannon fire rings out at the Tower of London in a ceremonial "death gun salute" in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at her Balmoral estate on Thursday afternoon. Ninety-six shots -- one for every year of her life -- were fired from Hyde Park and the Tower of London in the capital, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland and Cardiff Castle in Wales, as well as the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. IMAGES
Cannons are fired outside the Tower of London for Queen Elizabeth II's 96th birthday. It's the Queen's 'real' birthday compared to her official one that takes place on the second Saturday of June. IMAGES
Two gun salutes sound the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The public gathers to watch as the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fires in Green Park, London. IMAGES
People pay their respects to Prince Philip in London's Piccadilly Circus as Britain fall silent in a one-minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh. IMAGES
Gun salutes echo in the capital city of Scotland as the military pay solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, after his death aged 99. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.