THERE was sadness on the streets of Worcester as city people spoke of their grief at the death of the Queen.
Worcester was feeling sombre on Friday (September 9) as commuters, florists and taxi drivers shared how they were feeling.
A row of taxi drivers at Shrub Hill Railway Station expressed their thoughts and gave their condolences to the Queen.
Cabbie Manzoor Hussain said: "The Queen was a great lady, especially for the Commonwealth countries and a respectable and wonderful lady."
On Friday, Mr Hussain noticed a lot of his customers carrying heavy hearts as they got into his car, he said: "People are sad, I've noticed that, I think people might travel to London for the funeral."
Staff from Flowers of Worcester on Chapel Walk said they had seen quite a lot of sad faces today as people turn to them to buy flowers to leave as a tribute to the Queen.
Jane Jones, who works as a florist, said: "We've had a few sad faces this morning.
"Packing flowers is normal and what we do on a daily basis, but people are buying smaller flowers as a gesture to pay their respects to the Queen.
"The Queen's death should be a celebration of the life she has had and everything she has achieved.
"You do feel like you've known the Royal family because they have been there all the time.
"It's hard, I've lost family, so I know what they're going through."
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A father and son duo were sharing a pint outside the Postal Office on Foregate Street on Friday.
Simon Long, 45, was dropping his son Harrison, 18, off at university today.
Mr Long, 45, said: "I'm dropping my son off to university today, so that's why were in Worcester.
I was in Cheltenham when it happened, there's not much to say, she's gone bless her.
"I believe in the monarchy and we do need them, even if they are expensive."
Earlier in the morning, a couple at Foregate Street were heading to London and Les Fritchley, 66, said: "I do feel quite sad about it, you just assume she will go on forever.
"Our trip to London was booked in February, we're going for a special birthday treat, but it's fallen on unfortunate times.
"She's been around my whole life.
"We're going to visit London Bridge while we're in London."
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