AMANDA Holden paid an emotional tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace today.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, said she could "not imagine" the country without the Queen, after 70 years on the throne.
Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96 yesterday, with her family by her side.
Looking sombre, Amanda was seen wearing a navy-blue dress as she paid her respects at the gates of Buckingham Palace.
The TV star wore a pair of sunglasses as she walked past crowds of mourning fans at The Mall.
In a heartwarming post, Amanda wrote: "I think we all thought our Queen would live forever…
"Her grace, good humour and indomitable spirit embodied everything that made Great Britain, Great.
"I just can’t imagine our country without her…My thoughts are with her family #godsavethequeen"
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Amanda followed up her tribute post with a photo of a rainbow that appeared in the sky above Buckingham Palace yesterday.
Stunned members of the public have been gathering at palaces across the UK to pay their respects to Britain's longest-serving monarch.
Many could be seen in tears as they braved the miserable weather.
Others stood silent as the heartbreaking reality began to sink in that the Queen had really gone.
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At Balmoral where the Queen passed away peacefully, the grounds have been opened by police for the public to pay tribute.
One woman was seen lighting a candle for the monarch, while others have left personal messages.
It comes after a tearful crowd yesterday broke into a chorus of God Save the King outside Buckingham Palace the news was announced.
Well-wishers had gathered at the Queen's London home from around 5pm after the Palace revealed she was under medical supervision.
As the royals dashed to be at her bedside, the flag was lowered to half-mast at 6.30pm.
A rainbow then appeared in the sky above Buckingham Palace as the sun broke through the grey clouds.
King Charles III yesterday paid tribute to his beloved mum in a poignant statement.
He said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
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“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.”
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