Rutland County Council announced this weekend that books of condolence are opening in Rutland to honour Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Oakham Town Council added: "For anyone wishing to sign a book of condolence there will be one open at the Oakham town Council office on Long Row as of Monday. There will be other books available elsewhere in the town and as soon as we are updated I will let everyone know.

"If anyone wishes to leave flowers these can be put in the castle grounds."

Two books of condolence opened at Oakham Castle as a special tribute on Sunday 11th September, after the Castle hosted Rutland's Proclamation.

History was made earlier today when Rutland's Proclamation was read by High Sheriff Geoff Thompson and God Save the King was sung in the grounds of Oakham Castle following the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III pic.twitter.com/HPVb5dSDch

— Rutland Council (@rutlandcouncil) September 11, 2022

The books of condolence will remain in place throughout the period of mourning.

Since the start of this period of mourning, Rutland residents have been looking back on HM's visits to Oakham and the surrounding areas.

Read these accounts here. Alternatively, share your own memories by emailing [email protected].

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is set to take place on Monday the 19th of September.