Prince Philip Tributes Flood In From Around the World

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99—prompting outbursts of mourning and condolences from all over the world.

A statement from Buckingham Palace reads: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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."

Politicians, world leaders, celebrities and more are sharing messages of condolences following the sad news.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to the late royal with an impromptu speech outside Downing Street after the news broke on Friday afternoon.

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles at Windsor Castle on July 22, 2020 in Windsor, England. The Duke of Edinburgh has been Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles since its formation in 2007. HRH served as Colonel-in-Chief of successive Regiments which now make up The Rifles since 1953. The Duchess of Cornwall was appointed Royal Colonel of 4th Battalion The Rifles in 2007. Samir Hussein/Getty/WireImage

Johnson praised Prince Philip's "steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen... her strength and stay for more than 70 years."

He reflected on the Duke's life, career in the navy and dedication to his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.

"So we mourn today with Her Majesty The Queen, we offer our condolences to her and to all her family and we give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," Johnson said.

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon offered condolences too, tweeting: "So we mourn today with Her Majesty The Queen, we offer our condolences to her and to all her family and we give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."

I am saddened by news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. I send my personal and deepest condolences - and those of @scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family. https://t.co/G7ocXXOH2U

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 9, 2021

Leader of the British Labour Party, Keir Starmer posted: "The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country—from a distinguished career in the Royal Navy during the Second World War to his decades of service as the Duke of Edinburgh."

The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip.
 
Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country - from a distinguished career in the Royal Navy during the Second World War to his decades of service as the Duke of Edinburgh.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 9, 2021

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