Reaction from around the world on the death of Prince Philip at age 99:
MANILA, Philippines â Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his deep condolences to Queen Elizabeth II for the death of Prince Philip in a public message where his government cited its strong ties with the United Kingdom.
âWe pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for The Royal Family to find strength in this time of mourning,â Duterte said in message issued by his spokesman, Harry Roque.
âThe Philippines and the United Kingdom have strong bilateral ties and we share the grief of the British people in this period of bereavement,â Duterteâs message said.
Scotland s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell present Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with a stone bench, as they attend a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh NICOLA Sturgeon led Scotland’s tributes after Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that the Duke of Edinburgh had died peacefully at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history. He and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty. He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
Prince Philip s final days and how he achieved his last two wishes
Tributes have been paid to the Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving Royal consort, after he died at Windsor Castle yesterday, April 9
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‘A national treasure’ - The best quotes about Prince Philip over the years. (PA) Prince Philip passed away peacefully on Friday at the age of 99. The country has entered a period of national mourning following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had been married to the Queen for more than 70 years. A statement from the palace 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.”