Capturing the first days of mourning for the Queen – a photo essay

Memories and reflections from the Guardian’s team of photographers on recording a historic week

The public have turned out in their thousands to pay their respects to the Queen, some perhaps motivated by wanting to be part of the historic moment, and many by a personal sense of loss and grief.

Here, Guardian photographers discuss how they have found shooting the ceremonial and informal aspects of mourning for the Queen over the last week.

Crowds gathered all night outside Buckingham Palace after the announcement of the Queen’s death. There were occasional rounds of applause and choruses of the national anthem

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