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Praise for BBC presenter Martine Croxall as she emotionally announces the death of the Duke of Edinburgh

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9th April 2021
BBC News presenter Martine Croxall has been praised for her sensitive handling of announcing the death of Prince Philip across BBC Television networks. Ms Croxall was scheduled to present the 11am – 1pm slot on the BBC News Channel on Friday morning and had little idea that she would be tasked with announcing the news of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death to the world. Shortly after…
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Australian PM Scott Morrison pays tribute to Prince Philip

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9th April 2021
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…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima send their condolences

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9th April 2021
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…
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Who will become the new Duke of Edinburgh?

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9th April 2021
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 byLetters Patentthestyle HisRoyal Highnesson Philip, and on the morning of the wedding, 20…
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