The world pays its respects to dutiful servant

Tributes have been paid to the Duke from world and Commonwealth leaders and members of the church.

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has sent his love to the Royal Family in the wake of Prince Philip’s death.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Prince Philip’s military career and community work “He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace.”

EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen said: “I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on this very sad day.”

Here, Labour Leader Keir Starmer said the UK had “lost an extraordinary public

servant”, while Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her condolences to the Royal Family.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster offered her “deepest sympathies” to the Royal Family while Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill extended her “sincere condolences”.

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said Prince Philip had “served the crown with selfless devotion and will be sorely missed by the people of Wales and the many organisations he supported”.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, said the duke was “a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We will always be grateful for his amazing service.”

Because of social distancing, the royal family have asked people to go online to pay their respects or donate to charity.

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