The Duke of Edinburgh’s children have paid tribute to him as the rock in the Queen and their family’s lives.
His youngest son the Earl of Wessex said Philip had a “challenging role”, but carried it out with the most “extraordinary flare” and had never tried to overshadow the Queen.
Speaking on a BBC tribute on Friday evening, all four of the duke’s children paid tribute to him as someone who had encouraged and supported them.
Prince Edward said: “It was always a challenging role to take but he has done it with the most extraordinary flare and an extraordinary tact and diplomacy.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who is the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was at the Queen’s side for more than her six decades of reign.
Many world leaders, organizations have since taken to social media to send kind words to the Queen and the royal family.
Daily Trust gathered some of the messages here;
Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people. pic.twitter.com/qbH2ycbcaA
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Prince Philip’s coffin will be moved when the Queen passes away so they can be together.
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Leaders from across Britain and the political spectrum echoed Mr Johnson - including tributes from every living former prime minister.
Tony Blair said the 99-year-old should be remembered and celebrated as a man of foresight, determination and courage while John Major praised him as modest to the core and epitomising the British spirit .
David Cameron called his death desperately sad news and Theresa May added the nation and the entire Commonwealth owe Prince Philip an extraordinary debt of gratitude for a distinguished life of service .
Statement from David Cameron, on the sad news that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has passed away: pic.twitter.com/bxPfLQHeme David Cameron (@David Cameron) April 9, 2021