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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a hugely significant loss for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (left) and Prince Philip (right). Source: Getty
The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace confirmed late last night (NZT).
Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force.
She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in their own way. It is fair to say, it will be a hugely significant loss for New Zealand, and those organisations that were supported by Prince Philip.
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In a statement, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed New Zealand’s sorrow at the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen at this profoundly sad time. On behalf of the New Zealand people and the Government, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty and to all the Royal Family. “Prince Philip will be fondly remembered for the encouragement he gave to so many young New Zealanders through The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. In over fifty years of the award in New Zealand, thousands of young people have completed life-changing challenges through the programme”.
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