Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99 - tributes and reaction

Such terribly sad news this afternoon about HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

— Caroline Nokes MP (@carolinenokes) April 9, 2021

Mayor of Fareham, Cllr Mrs Pamela Bryant, said: “We are greatly saddened by the loss of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and we ask the citizens of Fareham to join us in paying their condolences during this difficult time.”

The Union Flag will be flown at half-mast at the civic offices and the Mayor is also set to send a letter to the Private Secretary of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh expressing the sadness of the council and the people of the borough.

The Union Flags at New Forest District Council's Civic Offices are flying at half-mast as a mark of respect. 

A council spokesperon said: "We are deeply saddened by the announcement from Buckingham Palace this afternoon of the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh."

The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Darshan Mann has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh on behalf of the people of Eastleigh Borough.

He said: "I would like to express our deep sadness at the passing on 9 April of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.  

"His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited the Borough on a number of occasions and he will be remembered fondly by all who met him.

"We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and wish them strength during this sad period. Our flag is now flying at half mast.”

Our sincere condolences go out to The Royal Family following the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

We will be joining our fellow clubs in holding a minute's silence and wearing black armbands as a mark of respect in our next fixture. https://t.co/JebPlNyM2N

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) April 9, 2021

 New Forest West MP, Desmond Swayne has joined the tributes.

Terribly sad news. A man who served this country, the Commonwealth and the Crown with unflappable devotion. My thoughts and prayers are with HM The Queen and the rest of his family. https://t.co/Q6Jgo5mEHX

— Desmond Swayne (@DesmondSwayne) April 9, 2021

Reporter Isabella Perrin from our sister paper, the Reading Chronicle, is live at Windsor Castle

The Bishop of Winchester has paid tribute to Prince Philip, saying the nation has lost a "great statesman".

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Following the announcement of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Palace House flag will be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect. Beaulieu will remain open as usual during the period of mourning. Our thoughts are with the Queen and her family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/WqH9xYPKPA

— Beaulieu_Hants (@Beaulieu_Hants) April 9, 2021

The Cabinet will meet at 5pm to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, Downing Street said.

Parliament will be recalled from its Easter recess on Monday, a day earlier than its scheduled return, for further tributes.

We are saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and we offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/tUJqVwzRei

— Marwell Wildlife (@Marwellwildlife) April 9, 2021

Flags will be flying at half mast across the UK following the sad announcement.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We pass on our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the rest of the @RoyalFamily at this difficult time. Our station flags will remain at half mast. Her Majesty’s Coastguards pic.twitter.com/F60EwiQ2fv

— Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team (@hillheadcg) April 9, 2021

A Southampton MP has described Prince Philip as "a father figure to us all".

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The Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history.

The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side.

He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017.

The Palace said in a 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 made in due course.

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