The politician responded to the news by talking about the heartbreak of losing a loved one.
He wrote: Losing a loved one, as so many families have this past year, is always heartbreaking. My thoughts are with Prince Philip’s family and all who loved him.
It comes only hours after in a now-deleted Tweet, the MP posted a link to an event inviting people to support the Bolivian people less than 40 minutes after the news of his death was announced.
The Queen announced with deep sorrow the death of her husband this morning at the age of 99 at midday today.
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Death announced of Queen Elizabeth II s husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II s husband, has died, aged 99, it has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
A short statement said: 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. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.