Prince Philip: Reaction and tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
The news of his death was confirmed in a statement from Buckingham Palace this morning
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Tributes are being paid to Prince Philip who has died at the age of 99.
The Duke of Edinburgh - described by The Queen as her ‘strength and stay’ - passed away at Windsor Castle this morning.
The news of his death was confirmed in a statement from Buckingham Palace and was followed by tributes from across the country and the world.
The statement said: “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.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: Britain s Prince Philip arrives on the eve of his 90th birthday to take the salute of the Household Division Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade in London June 9, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Edwards/Pool/File Photo
Here are reactions from major public figures in Britain and around the world.
UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON
“We remember the Duke . above all for his steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen, not just as her consort, by her side, every day of her reign, but as her husband, has strength and stay of more than 70 years. And it is to Her Majesty, and her family, that our nation’s thoughts must turn today.”
No royal visited Australia more than Prince Philip - who made the long trip an extraordinary 35 times over 71 years.
Philip made the 15,000km journey twice as many times as the Queen, with royal watchers even speculating he enjoyed a freedom in Australia that he could not have back home.
The Prince was much loved Down Under due to his reputation as a larrikin and famously politically incorrect sense of humour.
Here s a list of highlights showcasing the Duke of Edinburgh s many visits to Australia.
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The Royal who loved it in Australia: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive at Parliament House in Hobart, Tasmania, during their tour Down Under in 1954
Canada s leaders, world reacts to passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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HRH Prince Philip inspects an honour guard from the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on Saturday April 27, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn HE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Reaction from Canada’s politicians and the country as a whole is pouring in
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was among the first to publicly acknowledge Philip’s passing, first on social media and later in the form of an official statement.
“I am saddened to hear about the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. On behalf of all Ontarians, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the entire Royal Family,” said Premier Ford.
World Leaders and Famous Figures Respond to Prince Philip s Death Harper s Bazaar Staff
Royal watchers and public figures around the world are reacting to the news of Prince Philip s death. The Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years passed away at age 99 this morning (Friday, April 9), Buckingham Palace confirmed. 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. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.