People in Romsey have been sharing thoughts and memories after The Queen died on September 8.
The Queen had a long affinity with the town, after spending part of her honeymoon at Broadlands in 1947.
She also visited Romsey Abbey in 2007 on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary Charter Celebration.
The abbey had a candle display, on September 9, to pay tribute and was also staying open until 8pm to ensure people had a place to reflect.
Revd Thomas Wharton, vicar of Romsey Abbey, said: “The Queen as been such a constant in our lives. It’s a unique and sad occasion. The Abbey will be open as much as possible as it’s important that people have a place to come.”
Romsey Abbey church warden David Auger said: "It’s a very emotional day. The Queen touched our lives and people in Romsey connected to her. It’s in the past now. The abbey will be open until 8pm for the next three days.”
A book of condolence was also available for people to sign at the former magistrate's court.
In the War Memorial Park, people placed flowers by the bandstand.
Sharron Conduct and Sylvia Finch placed a bunch of flowers of behalf of the Romsey Carnival committee.
Sylvia said: “It’s very sad. She visited Romsey in the past and I queued to see her at the abbey. It’s very strange, I can’t explain it.”
Parris Noyce and Georgie Gradidge, from the cafe in the park, said: “We are very sad to hear about passing of the Queen. We want to send our condolences to the Royal Family.”
Mother and daughter Tracey Bolton and Maureen Golby run a flower stall in The Plaza. Tracey said: "It's a sad day. She was the last person to uphold proper standards for everyone."
Cllr Mark Cooper was town mayor when the Queen visited in 2007.
He said: "A very significant part of all our lives has gone today. HM The Queen was a great friend of Romsey and thousands of us remember her Royal Visit to the Town on June 8 2007 on the occasion of our 400th Anniversary Charter Celebration.
"As Town Mayor I had the great honour of hosting the visit and introducing Her Majesty to many of the townspeople. Her charm and gentle demeanour put us all at ease. Very sadly the second Elizabethan Age is over. Long live the King."
Current Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Neil Gwynne, said: "Last Sunday I sang - for what has turned out to be the final time - God save the Queen. Fittingly, the occasion was a memorial service for Lord Louis Mountbatten. And right there, in just those two names, are a staggering number of decades of service to this country and to each and every one of us. The Queen has always seemed to be a permanent part of our lives, but no longer. At what is inevitably a sad time, as well as thoughts and best wishes for her family, it must be right to celebrate such an important life - that was lived so very well."
Romsey MP Caroline Nokes said: "HM the Queen gave a life of service and duty, we will miss her enormously. The vast majority have known no other Monarch."
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