India Observes State Mourning In Memory Of Queen Elizabeth II, National Flags At Govt Buildings Fly At Half-Mast — In Photos

India observes a one-day state of mourning as a mark of respect to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8. The national flags at all government buildings fly at half-mast.

Indian flags at half-mast

Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland breathed her last in Scotland. (Images Source: ANI)

Condolences poured in from around the world following the demise of the 96-year-old monarch. She has been UK's longest serving monarch surpassing Queen Victoria who served from 1837 to 1901. (Images Source: ANI)

The Queen had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace called "episodic mobility problems" since the end of last year. (Images Source: ANI)

Buckingham palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse. (Images Source: ANI)

A period of Royal mourning will be observed by members of the Royal Family, Royal Household staff and representatives of the Royal Household on official duties until her funeral, together with troops committed to ceremonial duties, the Royal Family said in a statement. (Images Source: ANI)

Prime Minister Modi, on behalf of the people of India, further expressed his condolences and remembered her as a "stalwart of our times", he said she "provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people" and "personified dignity and decency in public life". (Images Source: ANI)

Queen Elizabeth's son Charles has been declared the new king, King Charles III. As per the queen's wishes his wife Camilla, is the new Queen Consort. (Images Source: ANI)