Photographs taken outside the Queen's Sandringham Estate capture the sombre mood as members of the public head to the site to pay tribute.

Her Majesty's death was announced in a statement by Buckingham Palace this evening.

Mourners have since been making the journey to her beloved Norfolk estate to leave floral tributes and to reflect on her 70-year reign.

Dereham Times: Mourners have gathered at the Sandringham EstateMourners have gathered at the Sandringham Estate (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Floral tributes have been laid outside the Sandringham EstateFloral tributes have been laid outside the Sandringham Estate (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Families visited the Queen's Sandringham estate following the news of her deathFamilies visited the Queen's Sandringham estate following the news of her death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Mourners reflecting at the Sandringham Estate following the Queen's deathMourners reflecting at the Sandringham Estate following the Queen's death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Mourners gathered at the Sandringham EstateMourners gathered at the Sandringham Estate (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: It was a sombre atmosphere at Sandringham Estate following the Queen's deathIt was a sombre atmosphere at Sandringham Estate following the Queen's death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Families comforted each other outside the Sandringham Estate following the Queen's deathFamilies comforted each other outside the Sandringham Estate following the Queen's death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Floral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her deathFloral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Floral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her deathFloral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Floral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her deathFloral tributes were laid at the Queen's Sandringham Estate following her death (Image: Ian Burt)

Dereham Times: Mourners gathered at the Sandringham Estate following the news of the Queen's deathMourners gathered at the Sandringham Estate following the news of the Queen's death (Image: Ian Burt)