The Duke of Edinburgh was involved with over 700 organisations throughout his royal life. We’ve searched through the list of patronages and presidencies for reactions to Prince Philip’s passing. Here we present a selection of reactions from all over the world.
Action Medical Research – Patron since 1955
“For over six decades the Duke of Edinburgh was able to observe with interest the…
The Grand National to go ahead as the world of horse racing pays tribute to "committed horseman" Prince Philip
9th April 2021
The world’s biggest horse race, The Grand National, will go ahead on Saturday despite the UK entering a period of mourning.
Downing Street, in consultation with Buckingham Palace, have decided that the annual steeplechase should carry on at Aintree Racecourse in…
Prince Harry will be permitted to attend Prince Philip's funeral "on compassionate grounds"
9th April 2021
The Duke of Sussex will be able to attend the funeral of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, despite quarantine restrictions on compassionate grounds.
People arriving in the United Kingdom from the United States are required to isolate for ten full days.
Upon proof…
Prince Charles visits his grieving mother at Windsor Castle following the death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
The Prince of Wales have travelled from Highgrove House in Gloucestershire to Windsor Castle in Berkshire to be alongside the grieving Queen.
Prince Charles made the journey on Friday so he could be alongside his mother following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday morning aged 99.
Funeral arrangements will…
Princess Anne and Prince Edward pay tribute to their father the Duke of Edinburgh following his death aged 99
9th April 2021
The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex have paid tribute to their father, the Duke of Edinburgh, following his death aged 99.
Speaking in a broadcast interview with ITV News, both Princess Anne and Prince Edward reflected on their father’s life and their…
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh on their social media channels saying they are “deeply saddened” by his death.
They have sent their condolences to The Queen on behalf of…
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 Buckingham Palace, however, there are concerns about mass gathering in light of the ongoing public health emergency.
An online…
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…
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.
Speaking soon after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death was announced, Cardinal Nichols said ”At this moment of sadness…
