HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921- 2021)

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021 (Source: Royal Family)

​It is with great sadness that we heard this morning, the 9th April 2021, that HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away peacefully at home at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace released the following statement:

"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 be made in due course.  
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The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."   

​To view the full statement released by Buckingham Palace, please click here

​The Lord-Lieutenant's Message of Condolence
 
"On behalf of the people of County Antrim, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Her Majesty, The Queen and the rest of The Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
 
His Royal Highness will be first and foremost remembered as a family man and for his life of duty, purpose and devotion to Her Majesty, The Queen.  We also remember his significant contributions in many areas; in particular his service during The Second World War and his commitment to young people through the founding of The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme."
 
David McCorkell KStJ
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim