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Islanders, including the Chief Minister, have laid flowers in the Royal Square and a 96-gun salute has fired in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
On an overcast and sombre morning, people have been articulating what the Monarch, who ruled for 70 years, meant to them.
The Royal Court's ceremonial doors were thrown open promptly at 09:00 this morning to receive flowers and tributes from the public.
Pictured: Islanders queuing up to sign the book of condolence.
One by one, islanders came - including the Chief Minister - to share their colourful displays of affection and heatfelt notes.
At midday, as bells began ringing out from churches across the island, 14 books of condolence simultaneously opened at all Parish and Public Halls, the Royal Court building and the office of the Lieutenant-Governor.
Soon, a queue had formed in the Royal Square, whose book was overseen by a portrait of Her Majesty.
Pictured: The Chief Minister's tribute.
Scores of islanders keen to share their fond feelings for the long-serving Monarch in writing.
One hour later, the riot of colour in the Royal Square was accompanied by a riot of sound: the thunderous booms of the 96-gun salute at Fort Regent's Glacis Field, one for each year of Queen Elizabeth II's life.
Video: The 96-gun salute as it happened.
This afternoon, a special States Assembly meeting will be held at 15:00, with a one-minute silence - which all islanders are being invited to join - at 13:05.
Today, the shock of the news of Her Majesty's passing appears to be giving way to quiet reflection, with islanders taking the time to think about what Queen Elizabeth means to them.
Some of those in the Royal Square, including Deputy Kristina Moore, opened up to Express...
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"Following the Queen during one of her royal visits and then onto Alderney, actually there was just a huge sense of joy.
"She was like a shining light that joined us in our community for a brief moment, and everywhere we went, people were just in awe of her i think. She had an incredible presence and we've been so very fortunate to her had a magnificent Monarch for 70 years."
"I've just grown up with the Queen, she means a lot to my whole family, my Mum, my Nan, everybody. You know its like losing a member of my family, so that's how I feel. You know, she meant a lot to everybody.
"I just find her awesome, I liked the Paddington she did. I loved her sense of humour, she did the skydive, all of it. I just think she was amazing, she was an amazing woman, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She's a true inspiration."
Young Alexandra left a heartfelt tribute on the steps of the Royal Court to both Her Majesty - and her beloved corgi dogs.
"You have earned a valuable place in most peoples' hearts! You have had an incredible life and will always be remembered.
"I am 10 and wish I could have met you during your reign! Love your corgis!"
"It's occasions like this, sad occasions where somehow things mean more, and I would like to pay tribute to the Queen's unwavering sense of loyalty and duty and her service to the British Public and the Commonwealth and everyone all round the world.
"She was a great figurehead and a force for good all over the world, so I'd like to lay some English Roses for her, i thought the most appropriate flowers I could find."
"She was basically a role model and a truly gracious person and someone to be respected and I hope she receives a great farewell for all her service to the country.
"I came close to meeting her a few times through my work, I ran the new library and she opened that. She gave her time, and she should be a respected person."
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