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.
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Local politicians and dignitaries offered their tributes to Prince Philip following today s announcement from Buckingham Palace. Lord Lieutenant of Powys Tia Jones said: It is with great sadness to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a great loss to Her Majesty & The Royal Family as well as to the country after so many years of dedicated service.” Powys County Council said that its Chairman Cllr Gwynfor Thomas has written to the Queen expressing the county s great sadness following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Flags have been lowered to half-mast at County Hall, in Llandrindod Wells, Neuadd Maldwyn, in Welshpool, Ladywell House, Newtown and Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon as a mark of respect, the council added.
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Condole Prince Philip s Demise Prince Philip had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives , tweeted the Prime Minister @RoyalFamily/Twitter Outlook Web Bureau 2021-04-09T18:06:55+05:30 PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Condole Prince Philip s Demise outlookindia.com 2021-04-09T23:00:17+05:30
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Hailing him for his distinguished career in the military and also for being at the forefront of many community service initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the demise of the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip.
Prince Philip (99), the husband of Britain s Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh breathed his last on Friday, the Buckingham Palace said.
By Emily Lee
Buckingham Palace announced the news of
Prince Philip s death at age 99 on Friday (April 9). 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, the palace said in a statement. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Queen Elizabeth has entered an 8-day period of mourning, which means she won t participate in any of her official royal engagements or affairs of state. Though Her Majesty s grief is surely deep and profound, her former press secretary, She would have thought about this moment several times, and her way would be to remain as steady and as calm as possible, Anson told