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Gun salutes to be fired across the UK to mark the death of Prince Philip

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10th April 2021
Gun salutes will be fired around the United Kingdom at noon on April 10th 2021 to mark the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.Royal Navy ships at sea will join the tributes which will also take place in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff as well as in Gibraltar.The 41 gun salutes will start at noon with one round fired every minute.Military tributes got under way early on Saturday…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1950s

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10th April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh led a long life of public service as the longest-serving consort in British history. As Queen Elizabeth’s “strength and stay” for over 73 years, he was a highly-visible member of the Royal Family, and now, as we look back on his life…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer praises Prince Philip's devotion and humour as he pays tribute

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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 inspired and for the dedication to your duty, the whole nation thanks you.”The focus on Prince Philip’s sense of fun…
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Politicians across the UK pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99

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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 that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. I send my personal and deepest condolences – and those the Scottish government and…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: King Juan Carlos of Spain

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5th April 2021
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 some while others find themselves moving further away from the throne and into a more normal life as time passes. In this…
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