Farewell to Philip
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.
Honoured to have met and spoken, briefly, with him.
Scott Reid RIP Prince Phillip. Thank you for your long service.
Margaret Green Saw him at the 25th anniversary celebration of Nato in Portsmouth. He and the Queen passed in review by my ship and they were standing on deck to view all of the ships from every Nato country that was there. RIP Sir! Thank you for your service.
Doug Mcclean May he rest peacefully.
Laurel Ann Lewis Brockman He served with distinction in the Royal Navy during World War II. Mentioned in dispatches during the Battle of Cape Matapan when serving aboard a battleship and then later was credited with saving the destroyer he was serving on from enemy air attack.
William Gilmour In 1961 I was walking along Exhibition Road in London when he passed me in a big limousine, registration RN1. He was driving and wearing some regalia.
Cecilia Murray RIP Sir. Your duty is done. Rest easy.
Helen Greig Bless you Philip, you were never boring, you were a character.
Edward Lynch RIP SIR. Sincere condolences to the Queen and all the Royal Family.
May Jarvie He was always there, met him once in Elgin. Bless him.
Isabella Thompson Rest in peace, you were a great consort to our Queen, Sympathy to the family.
Yvonne Nardone Rest in peace your Royal Highness.
Andrew Mellis He did his service and duty to
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the Queen and this country, unlike most of the selfishness shown by most people today.
Alison Braine Such a great man; an example of loyalty and devotion for us all. Truly a Great Warrior.
Jim Williamson Such a sad day for the Royal Family, Britain and the rest of the world. Prince Philip was an incredible man who lived his life with dignity and humour and always aided the Queen throughout their married life.
Joan Jacobs This is so sad for the Queen and family , he was the duke of my home city Edinburgh. RIP sir, you were one of our
greatest assets.
Andrea Sinclair I am an American with Scottish roots. Edinburgh is my favourite city in my favourite country! I am truly heartbroken. What a long life! RIP Prince Philip.
Gretchen Hudson Sad day! But a wonderful long life.
Jeanette Armstrong Bless him and the Queen. So glad he was at home with the family. RIP Sir, a lovely gentle soul. Fly high.
Clare Leadbetter One of the last few surviving WW11 veterans who helped keep our world free, his contributions to the young such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, his interest and support for conservation (before it became fashionable) and of course his love and support for the Queen. RIP
Craig Lankester Thank you for your service and sacrifices for our great country. RIP Sir.
Suzanne Wilson I benefited from doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award as a teenager and my children have, too. What a great legacy. A wonderful age to reach. My condolences go to the Queen and her family.
Cameron Macleod RIP You were a great asset to the Queen and country.
Maureen Messmarri How many millions of young lives around the world have been enhanced by the Duke of Edinburgh Award? That's his greatest achievement.
Alan Mackay A huge loss to Her Majesty and I think to the country and to me personally, he's been there all my life. He'll be
sorely missed.
Alison Braine Sympathy to Queen Elizabeth and the whole family. He lived a long life, God bless HRH Prince Philip, God bless the family.
Sandy Carr Tabick Very sad, so hard for the Queen and family, condolences to all.
Diane Wilson Deepest sympathies at the loss of The Queens totally dedicated consort. He will be sadly missed. Particularly for his unique sense of humour and his often blunt honesty.
Bob Mills My heart is with the Queen and her family.
Christie Lynn I am no Royalist but it’s a sad day for the whole family.
Davie Mccafferty I remember going to the cinema to see their wedding on Pathe News. A decent man who took on a very difficult job, and did it with dignity, and not a little humour.