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…
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…
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…
The Duke of Edinburgh will not have a
State Funeral and his coffin won’t lie in state ahead of his
burial, it has been confirmed. Prince Philip’s coffin will instead
rest inside Windsor Castle before his funeral takes place at St.
George’s Chapel. It is understood this is at the request of the
Duke of Edinburgh. Full details of his funeral are yet to be shared
by the Royal…
The Royal British Legion released a
statement celebrating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh following
his death this morning. “The Royal British Legion is deeply
saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of
Edinburgh. We join the entire…
Queen Margrethe sends personal condolences to Queen Elizabeth after death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has sent a
personal message of condolence to Queen Elizabeth after the passing
of the Duke of Edinburgh this morning. The Danish Royal House said
today: “Her Majesty The Queen has today sent personal condolences
to Her Majesty Queen…
Canada's Administrator of the Government releases statement on Prince Philip's passing
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…
The Dean of Westminster thanks Prince Philip for his "unwavering commitment" to the nation
9th April 2021
The Dean of Westminster, The Very
Reverend Dr David Hoyle, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey, has
paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death today.
The Dean of Westminster said: ‘It is with profound sadness that we
learn of the death of HRH…
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…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Prince Philip "a man of great service to others"
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…
