A look at each of the Queen's royal residences across the UK - and which she was the 'most fond of'

The country is currently mourning the loss of the Queen following her death on Thursday afternoon (September 8). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at her Balmoral home in Scotland aged 96 surrounded by her family including King Charles III.

The death of the Queen has saddened the whole nation with tributes pouring in from across the world. We have now entered a period of National Mourning to honour Her Royal Highness and remember her remarkable lifetime of service to the country.

The mourning period began at midnight on Friday (September 9) and will be in place until seven days after Her Majesty's funeral, the date of which is yet to be announced.

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Queen Elizabeth II was our longest reigning monarch and during her 70-year reign, she resided in several homes across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Here we take a look at each of the Queen's beloved royal residences that are located across the UK - and how you can pay tribute to Her Majesty at each location.

Buckingham Palace is arguably the best known royal residence in the world and is the centrepiece of the UK’s monarchy.

For much of her 70-year reign, The Queen resided in the Palace's private living quarters, but she spent less time there during her later years.

For the last seven decades Buckingham Palace has served as the venue for many significant royal events and ceremonies including the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

Although it was in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen including State banquets and weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace welcome hundreds of