THE Holyrood election campaign looks set to restart on Monday after a three day suspension following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. To date, the SNP, the Scottish Tories, Scottish Labour, Alba, the Greens and the LibDems have put their campaigns are on hold. Talks have been taking place among the parties over how long the suspension should continue with sources saying it will likely be suspended during the period when Prince Philip lies in state. This afternoon, the Scottish Conservatives announced their campaign would restart on Monday. Party leader Douglas Ross said:
“In the middle of a political campaign, this is a reminder of what’s most important in life.
His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip, has died
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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York to Jack Brooksbank at St. George s Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Posted at 4:08 AM, Apr 09, 2021
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Prince Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died, according to Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Family announced Friday morning that he passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
A press release about his death said, 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.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died, aged 99
Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth II s husband, Prince Philip.
A statement posted on the royal family s website Friday said: 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.
He was 99 years old.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the Duke of Edinburgh, died Friday at age 99, Buckingham Palace announced. He was the first male royal consort since Queen Victoria’s time in the 1800s and the longest-serving consort in British history.
“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 Royal Family’s official website said. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Tim GrahamGetty Images 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 statement read. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
Shortly following the announcement of Prince Philip s death, world leaders and members of monarchies throughout Europe sent their condolences to the Queen, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.