Prince Philip passed away at Windsor
Castle on the morning of April 9th 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh, who
has died at the age of 99, was one of the towering figures of
British royal history. For over seven decades, he was at the
forefront of royal life. He became the longest serving consort in
British history, just one of several royal records attained during
his long life. However, it was his…
The Queen asks people to donate to charity rather than leaving floral tributes in memory of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
A statement issued on behalf of The Queen
has asked that people do not leave floral tributes to the Duke of
Edinburgh outside of Royal Residences, and instead donate to a
charity. Hundreds of people have already left bouquets of flowers
outside of Windsor Castle and…
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady
Jill Biden shared their condolences this afternoon following the
death of the Duke of Edinburgh. In a White House statement, they
said: “On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send
our deepest condolences to…
The King of Spain has sent a deeply
personal message to the Queen following the death of The Duke of
Edinburgh. In a telegram, Felipe VI expresses his sympathy on the
passing of his ”dear Uncle Philip”. It is addressed to ”Dear Aunt
Lillibet”. The full message reads ”Dear Aunt Lillibet, we are
deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of dear uncle
Philip.
Former US President George W. Bush has
released a statement following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The former US leader said that Prince Philip “devoted himself to
worthy causes and to others.” Bush expressed his condolences
alongside his wife, former…
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: ''how much we will miss Prince Philip's presence and character''
9th April 2021
The leader of the Catholic Church in
England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has said Prince
Philip’s character, so ”full of life and vigour” will be much
missed as he paid tribute to The Queen’s husband following his
death at the age of 99.
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…
