More floral tributes have been laid at the foot of the Queen Elizabeth II statue as the town mourns.

Kay Reynolds has been watching people walk to the statue in St Andrew's Gardens in Gravesend since Friday to pay their respects.

The Melbourne Quay resident chose Monday afternoon to follow suit. She said: "We wanted to come down to take a look at them while they are still here.

"At the end of the day she did a great job as the longest running monarch.

"I saw people coming here on Friday morning laying flowers and thought it was lovely. I wanted to pay my respects.

"It is lovely to see all the tributes to her. It is just beautiful. It is what she deserves."

Although not a self-proclaimed royalist, Tony Ainaga still decided to come and have a look at the tributes left for the late monarch.

He said: "We wanted to pay our respects and take time to think. It is nice to see people doing so locally, as well as in London.

"I am French but I respected the lady. She was the only one I liked, along with Diana."

Alongside many bouquets of flowers, many have written messages, drawn pictures and left candles.

One of the cards from the O'Brian family read: "We are so sorry for your loss. We as a family will miss our Queenie. Her radiant smile and cheeky laughter, especially when she had a win on the horses. Sending huge hugs to each and every one of you, our much beloved Royal Family.

"We always called her Queenie. Quality, unique, elegant, empowering, noble, inspiring, empathetic. All our love."

Another from the Cavell Family said: "Your Majesty, at just 21 years old, you promised your whole life to the service of us, your people, whether that life was to be long or short.

"After 75 years, you have delivered on that promise. You have succeeded, Ma'am, and you have done so with beauty, with grace, without complaint or misstep.You've done it with compassion and care, diligence and skill, integrity and morality.

"Your appearance with James Bond and Paddington Bear demonstrated your warmth and humour, and your perfectly chosen words during the pandemic inspired, comforted, and guided millions of your people through a period of deep anxiety and stress.

"As well as being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to your family, you became a grandmother to the nation, and you will be missed.

"May you rest in peace, Ma'am, and our best wishes are offered to your family, including to His Majesty King Charles III."

Sharon wrote: "You have been the beacon which kept England safe. You will always have a special place in my heart. England will not be the same safe harbour you made it, your loss is immeasurable."

Businesses around the town have also put up picture tributes to the Queen including Gravesend Library which has created a fitting front display showcasing books about Her Majesty and a Union Flag made out of pictures of her.

An official proclamation was also held at the Civic Centre on Sunday and a book of condolence opened for people to sign.