Saluting batteries will fire 41 rounds at one round every minute from midday in cities including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, as well as Gibraltar and from Royal Navy warships, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Gun salutes have been fired to mark significant national events since as early as at least the 18th century. …
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Anne Jessopp, chief executive of the Royal Mint, said that on behalf of the Mint she wanted to express great sadness and heartfelt condolences at Philip’s death. She said that a committee chaired by Philip had approved the coins needed for decimalisation. She said: “On behalf of everyone at the Royal Mint, I’d like to …
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Philip was played by Doctor Who star Matt Smith in the first two series of the lavish Netflix series, opposite Claire Foy as the Queen. He was replaced by Outlander actor Tobias Menzies for series three and four, opposite Olivia Colman as the Queen. The first series followed the earlier days of the relationship between …
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As the Union flag flew at half-mast on the palace, hundreds of people gathered to lay flowers for Philip and read the framed plaque palace staff had placed on the gates announcing his death on Friday. After several visitors queued to view the plaque, royal staff removed it so that it would not encourage a …
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Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that Prince Philip had died. Tributes to his lifetime of service poured in from the world of sport, and sportsmen and women up and down the country will observe silences and wear black armbands as a mark of respect. It is understood there are no plans for Government to ask …
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Buckingham Palace announced Philip’s death just after midday issuing a statement that spoke about how the royal family joined with people across the globe “mourning his loss”. 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 …
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Speaking at a podium outside Downing Street on Friday, Boris Johnson said Philip would be remembered for his “steadfast support” of the Queen, as well as his awards scheme which “inspired” countless young people. The Prime Minister said: “He was an environmentalist, and a champion of the natural world long before it was fashionable. “With …
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The SNP, Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, the Scottish Greens and Alba have all said they will cease campaigning. Tory leader Douglas Ross said his party will head back on to the campaign trail on Monday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those paying tribute in Scotland. She said in a statement: “On behalf of the …
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Following Philip’s death on Friday, guidance was issued by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the flying of official flags. All such flags, which include Union Flags and any national flag, are to be “half-masted on all UK government buildings as soon as possible today until 0800 on the day following the …
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Known for his no-nonsense approach and acerbic wit, Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history. The husband of one of the most famous women in the world, he was defined by his relationship with Elizabeth II and relinquished the naval career he loved to steadfastly support his wife in her royal role. While the …
