Queen: A Collection of Poems

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Most British people have never known another monarch, so she’s been a thread winding through all our lives. Vanessa Feltz broke down in tears as she announced the Queen's death on live TV and singer Lewis Capaldi paused promotion for his new single, while American media personality Paris Hilton dubbed Britain's longest serving monarch 'the original girl boss' in her tribute to the late Royal.

Love Island star and PrettyLittleThing ambassador Gemma Owen reposted a tribute shared by the fast-fashion company to her Instagram Stories, while media personality Kerry Katona cancelled a planned TikTok Live in the wake of the Queen's death and instead shared a series of tributes online. Grapevine also believes in supporting young people to get a strong start through internships and work placements. My deepest condolences go out to the family," one-time X Factor winner Leona Lewis tweeted earlier this evening. The star's ex-husband Peter Andre - who earlier today said he was "praying for our Queen" - shared an image of the Queen in her younger years on Instagram as her death was announced and wrote: "Like many I feel so so sad about this.

She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time.

The UK, and much of the world, is in mourning after the 96-year-old sadly passed away at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday afternoon (Sept 9). Former TOWIE star Mark Wright shared a portrait of the late Queen on Instagram, captioned: "Our Queen, the longest serving monarch in British history.As people pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth, a beautiful poem about the monarch and her husband Prince Philip is being shared on social media. There was speculation on social media after politicians were seen passing notes in the House of Commons earlier. Reflecting on the Queen's many years of service, he wrote on Twitter : "Whatever you think of the monarchy our queen has give her life serving this country. Gemma Collins - a proud royalist - shared a lengthy poem by Joanne Boyle, which imagines the late Queen being reunited with her husband Prince Phillip in heaven. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook users are all sharing a beautiful poem that has gone viral following the monarch’s sad death.

Another artwork that has been taking the rounds on social media is that of the Queen holding hands with the Paddington Bear and walking away along with her corgi.

Prior to the Queen's death being confirmed, Buckingham Palace's statement had said earlier today: "Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. So strange to be suddenly without," presenter Sue Perkins wrote online as she paid tribute to the Queen. Former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore shared images of billboards in London, as she makes her West End debut this week amid the death of the Queen. The Irish star shared an image of the late monarch to her Instagram Stories on Thursday night, before sharing a snap of a huge tribute to Queen Elizabeth II nearby where her play, 2:2:2 - A Ghost Story, is being shown to theatre goers. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here .

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield also remembered the late monarch - sharing a tribute to the Queen on his Instagram Stories just hours after the news broke. Dame Helen Mirren, who portrayed the Queen on the silver screen and on the stage, described the monarch as the “epitome of nobility”. People are sharing photos, videos and powerful words on social media to honour the monarch’s 70-year reign, and many have been moved by a touching poem. Prince Harry and Meghan cancelled their engagements following the Palace's announcement, with the Duke of Sussex flying to Balmoral to be at his grandmother's side.

Lines like “Philip came to me today and said it was time to go” and “Philip held my hand as he led the way” work with both contexts, making it even more tear-jerking. Her funeral will then be held at Westminster Abbey around ten days after her death and she will be laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, with her husband Philip and parents.