Philip died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
The Taoiseach was among a number of Irish politicians to express their condolences after his death.
Mr Martin said: “Saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Sincere condolences to Queen Elizabeth and family on the death of her husband Prince Phillip. Sympathies to those of a British identity on our island, for whom his death will be felt as a great loss. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Queen Elizabeth and the people of the United Kingdom at this time.”
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT, OM, GBE, PC, Hon. LLD, FRS was Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1976 to 2011.
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced today (9 April 2021). Prince Philip was Chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 35 years, from December 1976 to June 2011.
2010: as Chancellor of the University, the Duke confers an honorary Doctorate of Science on Sir Andrew Wiles.
2010: as Chancellor of the University, the Duke confers an honorary Doctorate of Science on Sir Andrew Wiles.
Oman Embassy in London expresses condolences to Royal family
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Muscat: The Oman Embassy in London has expressed its deepest condolences to the Royal family and the people of the United Kingdom (UK).
The Oman Embassy in London said in a statement, ”Deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal family and the people of our friendly country the United Kingdom on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.”
Book of condolence opened for Duke of Edinburgh A BOOK of condolence has been opened for residents of West Dunbartonshire to mourn the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. West Dunbartonshire Council opened the online book for tributes as well as lowering the Union Jack to half mast on all civic buildings. Prince Philip passed away on April 9 at the age of 99, the longest-serving royal consort in British history. As well as the local form, there is also a national book through the royal.uk website. Lord-Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire Mrs Jill Young MBE said: “I would like to give my sincere and deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
U.K. PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON
“We remember the Duke … above all for his steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen, not just as her consort, by her side, every day of her reign, but as her husband, has strength and stay of more than 70 years. And it is to Her Majesty, and her family, that our nation’s thoughts must turn today.”
“Like the expert carriage driver that he was he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.”
JUSTIN WELBY, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY