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…
