Tributes Paid To Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

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The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has died at the age of 99.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the news with a statement.

It says : “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.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

“Further announcements will made in due course.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

The Duke saw himself as a moderniser of the British monarchy, orchestrating the first Royal walkabout.

Prince Philip’s concern for young people led him to create the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, which now has members in more than 130 countries.

His first role was as companion to his wife the Queen.

Tributes are being paid to Prince Philip by local MPs, dignitaries and others:

Harborough District Council Chairman, Cllr Stephen Bilbie, said: “It is with great sadness that we learned today of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this very sad time.”

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien:

Terribly sad news. Our thoughts and condolences with The Queen and the whole Royal Family during this difficult time.https://t.co/8Bfjm77zcK

— Neil O'Brien MP (@NeilDotObrien) April 9, 2021

Harborough Council Leader Phil King:

Sad to hear of the passing of his HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh this morning. My condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this time.

— Phil King (@CllrPhilKing) April 9, 2021

South Leicestershire MP Albeto Costa:

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. A lifetime of dedicated public service and a rock of support to HM The Queen. On behalf of the people of South Leicestershire, may I offer HM The Queen and the Royal Family, our sincere condolences.

— Alberto Costa MP #StayAlert (@AlbertoCostaMP) April 9, 2021

Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Harborough District Council:

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Michael Kapur OBE, said: “I am deeply saddened by the death of The Duke, who dedicated his life to the service of our country and to providing unwavering support to The Queen.

“I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to The Queen and all members of the Royal family at this very sad time.”

Pam Posnett MBE, The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, said: “We are all deeply moved to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.  I speak on behalf of the elected members and those working for the County Council in expressing our collective sadness.

“As a mark of respect, the Union and County Flags have been half-masted at County Hall.”

She added: “I am profoundly saddened by the news of The Duke’s passing, and I wish to extend my sympathies to The Queen, who has lost her life-long loyal supporter and loving husband.”

Lutterworth Town Council

The Union Flag in the War Memorial gardens has been lowered to half mast to mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/ddqv3l9hGU

— Lutterworth Town Council (@LutterworthTC) April 9, 2021

Leicestershire’s Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, Callum Faint:

“I speak on behalf of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service when I say we are all deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

“As a mark of respect, during the period of Royal mourning, the Union and Service Flags on all Service buildings will be flown at half-mast.

“Our sincere sympathy goes out to all members of the Royal family.”