Britons mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II are being advised not to bring teddy bears, balloons and lighted candles amid flowers in honor of the queen. The Royal Parks clarified that no gifts or artefacts will be accepted, and no objects not related to plants can be brought, DPA and PA Media reported, as quoted by Agerpres.

Thousands of well-wishers laid flowers at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral Castle after the sovereign’s death was announced on Thursday.

The Royal Parks Association, which runs London’s royal parks, said people were being urged to bring flowers to a specially designed site in Green Park, close to the late Queen’s London residence.

People coming to pay their last respects to the Queen are asked to remove any packaging from the flowers before laying them. Teddy bears, toy corgis, balloons and marmalade sandwiches have been handed out at royal residences in recent days, a nod to the Platinum Jubilee sketch in which the Queen appears alongside Paddington.

It is forbidden to put candles in the parks

Royal Parks also said postcards and tags would be accepted, adding: “Unfortunately, gifts and artefacts will not be accepted and people are asked not to bring them into the parks. No non-flower items such as teddy bears and balloons can be brought.’

The organization also added that it will not be allowed to light candles in the parks, and lit candles will be extinguished. Tributes are being held until all ceremonies are completed and it is estimated that the flowers will be removed from the parks seven to 14 days after the date of the funeral.

Flowers that spoil in the meantime will be removed and taken to a nursery in Hyde Park, where they will be composted.