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AS A NATION mourns the death of the Duke of Edinburgh last week, politicians and residents from around the borough have paid their tribute to Prince Philip.
Prince Philip died aged 99 on the morning on Friday, April 9, at Windsor Castle.
As a mark of respect the flag at Stockport Town Hall, will be flown at half-mast.
The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick, led the tributes.
He said: “It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
“On behalf of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport – its residents, councillors and officers, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time.
“As a mark of respect, the Union Flag at Stockport Town Hall is being flown at half-mast.”
Members of the public can sign an online book of condolences at m cc book of condolence. co.uk.
Prince Philip’s funeral will be held on Saturday, April 17 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and a national minute’s silence will be observed as it begins at 3pm.
The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation of national mourning, which began on April 9 and runs until and including the day of the funeral.
Stockport Council group leaders Labour’s Elise Wilson, Liberal Democrat Mark Hunter, Conservative Mike Hurleston and the Independent Ratepayers’ Adrian Nottingham also paid tribute in a joint statement.
They said: “On behalf of our residents, we would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
“We recognise the Duke of Edinburgh’s long service to our country and his dedication to Her Majesty the Queen.
“As a mark of respect, Stockport Town Hall will be lit up purple and the flag flown at half-mast.
“Our condolences to all who mourn his loss.”
Denton and Reddish MP, Andrew Gwynne, said he was “saddened” by the announcement.
“He led an extraordinary life of public service, both in our armed forces and – for over seven decades – as a member of the Royal Family,” said Mr Gwynne.
“Along with the Queen, Prince Philip has been a constant throughout our lives and we thank him for his many years of dedicated service to this nation and to the wider Commonwealth.
“People across the country will rightly mourn this sad loss, but my thoughts are especially with the Queen and the Royal Family, who have lost an important and loved member of their family.”
Cheadle MP Mary Robinson tweeted: “My thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the whole Royal Family at this very sad time.
“Prince Philip embodied duty and service, and leaves behind an incredible legacy.”
Prince Philip was no stranger to Stockport having visited the borough on several occasions, including during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee tour in 1977, and in the year 2000, as well as numerous other visits to the wider region.