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. His Royal Highness The Duke of
Edinburgh was, in the words of Her Majesty, her ‘strength and
stay.’ He embodied a…
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…
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 at…
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 committed himself with dedication to
the British people and to his many duties and responsibilities. His
lively personality never…
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…
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 The…
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 by Letters
Patent the style His Royal Highness on Philip,
and on the morning of the wedding, 20 November 1947, further…
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…
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has
hailed The Duke of Edinburgh for his steadfast service to the
United Kingdom and to The Queen as he led tributes following news
of Prince Philip’s death. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, just
minutes after Buckingham Palace…
King Carl XVI Gustaf pays tribute to Prince Philip: "His service to his country will remain an inspiration to us all"
9th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has paid
tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh today after the Duke’s death at
Windsor Castle. The King said, “His service to his country will
remain an inspiration to us all.” In his full condolence message to
Queen Elizabeth, the King of Sweden remarked: “The Queen and I were
deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The
Duke of…
