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The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort to a Monarch in UK history, has died at the age of 99. Announced at midday on Friday 9 April by Buckingham Palace, the heartfelt tributes from Royal Families, heads of state and Prime Ministers across the world are already flooding in. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has led the nation in paying his respects to Prince Philip speaking outside Downing Street.
‘We mourn today with Her Majesty the Queen, we offer our condolences to her and all her family and we give thanks as a nation and a kingdom for the extraordinary work of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh,’ he said.
Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday? (PA) Prince Philip’s death has sparked a period of national mourning in the UK and across the world as the Queen’s husband of more than 70 years passed away at the age of 99. Buckingham Palace announced his passing on behalf of the Queen on Friday and said the Duke “passed away peacefully”. The statement read: “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.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said his thoughts and prayers were with the queen and her family.
âIreland remembers the great success of the State Visit to Ireland in 2011 by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, a historic and important occasion which was a key moment in our bilateral relations.
âThis was followed in 2014 by the State Visit to the United Kingdom by the President and Mrs Higgins, when they were hosted so generously in Windsor Castle and across Britain.
âThe commitment of the Royal Family to Irish-British relations is an important part of the work we do together - and today we pay tribute to Prince Philipâs own important contribution.â
PM Modi condoles death of Britain s Prince Philip
Earlier today, Buckingham Palace announced that the Prince had died at the age of 99. Photo: Reuters
Updated: Apr 9, 2021, 07:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Britain s Queen Elizabeth II. My thoughts are with the British people and the Royal Family on the passing away of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace, he tweeted.
Earlier today, Buckingham Palace announced that the Prince had died at the age of 99.
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Britain s Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, third from left, poses with the Duke of Edinburgh, left, Queen Elizabeth II, right, Israeli President Ezer Weizman and his wife Reuma at a State Banquet in their honor at Buckingham Palace, London, in this February 25, 1997 file photo. (AP Photo/John Stillwell/pool)
Israeli leaders on Friday mourned the passing of Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, saying that his death was a loss for the world and Israel.
“Prince Philip was the consummate public servant and will be much missed in Israel and across the world,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.