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Fields in Trust remembers their president of six decades, the Duke of Edinburgh

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9th April 2021
Fields in Trust, formerly known as the National Playing Fields Association (NPFA), sent their condolences to the Royal Family and paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh today for his 64 years of service to the organisation.Prince Philip played an active role in ensuring children had access to safe green spaces over the years, championing the opening of many playing fields and parks so young…
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The Archbishop of York praises Prince Philip's devotion to duty

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9th April 2021
The Archbishop of York, the second most important cleric in the Church of England, has paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh’s unwavering support for a wide range of causes and issues.Speaking soon after it was announced that the Duke of Edinburgh had died at the age of 99, Stephen Cottrell said ”Prince Philip was a remarkable man who lived a life of service dedicated to his…
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Canada's Administrator of the Government releases statement on Prince Philip's passing

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9th April 2021
The Administrator of the Government of Canada, Richard Wagner, has released a statement on the death of Prince Philip, writing that the late Duke “devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada.”Wagner, who is acting as the Governor General of Canada following the resignation of Julie Payette earlier this year, wrote:“Throughout his long life, His Royal Highness The…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Prince Philip "a man of great service to others"

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9th April 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released a statement on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh, calling Prince Philip “a man of great service to others.”Prime Minister Trudeau’s message, released in both official languages—English and French—reads:“It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh.“A man of great service to others…
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