Warwick residents have been invited to sign an online book of condolence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.

The book, set up by Warwickshire County Council, can also be signed in person at Shire Hall.

A copy of the book will be kept in the council archives as well as passing a copy to Buckingham Palace.

Chairman of the council, Cllr Dave Humphreys, will also write to the Royal Family offering the council's condolences. 

The council will fly its flags at half-mast as a sign of respect.

Warwick Town Council has also announced that it will fly its flags at half mast.

A WTC statement said: "It with with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

"Warwick Town Council extends its heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and to the Royal Family.

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"We remember with gratitude the lifetime of service which Her Majesty devoted to our nation."

The book of condolence can be found here.