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Dublin s Q102 By Alison O Reilly
The President and Taoiseach have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip passed away today aged 99.
Michael D Higgins sent his condolences to the Royal Family and to Britain.
He described the late prince, as a steadfast support to the Queen.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin paid tribute to the important contribution the prince made to working with Ireland.
Read the President s full statement here:
Statement by Michael D Higgins.
“I have learnt with great sadness of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
On behalf of the people of Ireland, I wish to convey my condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her children, her extended family and the people of the United Kingdom.
By Emily Lee
Apr 9, 2021
Prince Philip has passed away at age 99. The Royal Family announced the news in a statement that reads, It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
The Duke of Edinburgh officially retired from his royal duties in 2017 amid concerns for his health. One of his final public appearances was the royal wedding of
Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Prince Philip, the longest-serving consort in British history. The sad news was announced yesterday after the Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully age 99 on Friday morning at Windsor Castle. The Royal family are joining people around the world to mourn his loss. The Duke and the Queen spent more than 70 years together and the Prince dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side. Prince Philip was born into the royal families of Greece and Denmark in 1921. He married the then Princess Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in 1947 and remained an active member of the Royal Navy until the Princess became Queen in 1952, after which he devoted himself to supporting her work.
Buckingham Palace released a statement on Friday
London: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday (April 9).
The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially known, had been by his wife s side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest in British history, during which time he earned a reputation for a tough, no-nonsense attitude and a propensity for occasional gaffes. It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the palace said in a statement.