The death has been announced of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip
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Leaders in Suffolk and north Essex have paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh who gave so much to our nation after Buckingham Palace confirmed his death aged 99.
Prince Philip, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Following the news of his death, an outpour of heartfelt tributes have been paid by leaders in the community, such as MPS and councillors.
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Council leaders say it is a time for the nation to come together
Councillor Graham Newman, chairman of Suffolk County Council, expressed his sincere condolences on behalf of all councillors and staff.
BBC news presenter changes into black outfit to announce Prince Philip s death on air
News reader Martine Croxall quickly changed into black to make the sad announcement that Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.
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Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now? Operation Forth Bridge explained. (PA) The Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99 , Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The news of his death was announced in a statement on Twitter by Royal Family on behalf of the Queen. It 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.” 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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The world s media has paid tribute to Prince Philip today after it was announced the Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99.
News websites across the globe - from Europe to North America, Australia and Asia - all ran the story at the top of their pages as a fitting tribute to a man whose life and legacy meant so much to so many.
In Germany, newspaper Bild paid tribute to him as the Queen s greatest support while broadsheet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung quoted The Queen saying Prince Philip was her Strength and Support at the top of its homepage.