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 both born in 1921, spent a lot of time together in
their childhoods. Prince Philip was among Margareta’s godparents
and…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde "deeply saddened" by Prince Philip's death
9th April 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the
King and Queen of the Belgians, have sent their condolences upon
the death of Prince Philip, saying that they are “deeply saddened.”
The full statement in English reads, “Deeply saddened by the
passing away of His…
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.
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 that the Duke of Edinburgh has died.
I send my personal and deepest condolences – and those the Scottish
government and…
Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace following the death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
Within minutes of the news of Prince
Philip’s death being announced, mourners began congregating outside
of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace to pay their respects.
Hundreds of people have left flowers in memory of the Duke of
Edinburgh who died on Friday morning…
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands have sent their condolences
upon the death of Prince Philip. Their message reads, “It is with
great respect that we remember His Royal Highness Prince Philip.
Throughout his long life, he…
Buckingham Palace and Downing Street finalising arrangements for Prince Philip's 'no fuss' funeral
9th April 2021
Buckingham Palace and Downing Street are
in talks this afternoon to decide on the fine details ahead the
Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. Although most plans will already be in
place, the Royal Household and Number 10 will need to confirm
important details, including what type of funeral the Duke will
receive. The Duke of Edinburgh always said that he did not want a
‘fuss’ when…
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…
Earlier today, Buckingham Palace
announced the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. His
titles now automatically pass to his heir, but who is that? On 19
November 1947, the day before his wedding to Princess Elizabeth,
his father-in-law King George VI bestowed…
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised
the ”enormous” legacy of the Duke of Edinburgh as he paid tribute
following news of Prince Philip’s death at the age of 99. Justin
Welby described The Duke as a great example to many, highlighting
his service in World War Two and his determination to ”consistently
put the interests of others ahead of his own”. The…
