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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have paid tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.
Prince Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for about 73 years, died earlier today at the Windsor Castle, aged 99, the Buckingham Palace, announced.
Meghan and Harry took to the official website of their charitable organization, Archewell, to mourn the late Duke.
“In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021. Thank you for your service… you will be greatly missed,” their message read.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in the United States, away from the British Royal Family.
Meanwhile, African Entertainment has sighted tweets from several world leaders paying tributes to Prince Philip who has his origin to a royal family in Greece but naturalized as a British citizen prior to his marriage to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947.
In a tweet, US President Joe Biden said: “Prince Philip’s legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped. Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time.”
Prince Philip’s legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped. Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 9, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau in his tribute, described Prince Philip as a man of “great service to others.
He added he (Prince Philip) was “the patron of more than forty organizations in Canada, including the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute.”
On his part, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, in a tweet, said Prince Philip was “no stranger” to the country, having visited on more than 20 occasions, adding that he had strong connections to many Australian organizations and the Australian Defence Force.”
“Australians send our love and deepest condolences to Her Majesty and all the Royal family. The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip. God bless from all here in Australia,” he stated.
Russian President Vladamir Putin offered his condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the death of her husband.
Ex-US President George W. Bush and his wife, former First Lady Laura Bush, in a tweet said Prince Philip was a man of “dignity,” “boundless strength,” “charm” and “wit.”
“Laura and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others.” – President George W. Bush
Read the full statement: https://t.co/BvIFFK6wR0
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) April 9, 2021
Former US President Barack Obama in a tweet, said Prince Philip “proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater.”
Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people. pic.twitter.com/qbH2ycbcaA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 9, 2021
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