Flags at the home of England’s football team, Wembley, will fly at half mast in tribute to Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. The same tribute will be made at St. George’s Park.
The national side tweeted ”It’s with immense sadness that we learned of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s death earlier today.”
The message also recalled the Prince’s…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer praises Prince Philip's devotion and humour as he pays tribute
9th April 2021
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made a very personal tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following news of his death at the age of 99.
In a tweet, Rishi Sunak said ”For your humour and positivity, your years of military service, for all the young people you…
Margareta, Custodian of the Crown in Romania has sent her condolences to The Queen on the death of Prince Philip, who she described as a ”father figure”.
Margareta’s late father, King Michael of Romania, was Philip’s cousin and the two, who were…
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, has sent his condolences to The Royal Family following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
In a statement, he said:
“For nearly 80 years, Prince Philip served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was, in the words of Her Majesty, her ‘strength and stay.’
He embodied…
Politicians across the UK pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99
9th April 2021
The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have paid tribute to Prince Philip following the announcement of his death at the age of 99.
Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon, tweeted her condolences as news came through, saying ”I am saddened by news…
The Leader of the Opposition on Prince Philip: ''Britain has lost an extraordinary public servant''
9th April 2021
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, has described The Duke of Edinburgh as ” an extraordinary public servant” as he joined tributes to Prince Philip who has died at the age of 99.
In a statement issued just minutes after Buckingham Palace announced…
His name was Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein. Born 14 April 1867, he was the eldest son of Princess Helena, the third daughter of Queen Victoria. On 29 October 1900, Prince Christian would die of typhoid fever after coming down with malaria in Pretoria, one of South Africa’s three capital cities. Having only been 33 years old at the time of his death, his legacy has lasted much…
The grandchildren of a monarch navigate the vagaries of royal life more fully than most. While all are born as much loved members of a family, the rules that govern successions mean that they find themselves taking different paths as the years go by. Royal roles beckon for…
A rare photo has been uncovered of what could be the ultimate Great British Bake Off showstopper challenge: a bread arch fit for royalty!
The arch, comprised of 1,500 loaves of bread was constructed in 1894 and spanned Commercial Street in Leeds. It was a tribute to the…
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Prince Charles and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. During her lifetime, the Princess had an extensive jewellery collection. Both of jewels she owned as a member of the British Royal Family and as a private individual.
The jewels range from presents from foreign royalty, jewels on loan from Her Majesty, wedding presents, jewels…
