Prince Philip: World Leaders & More Pay Tribute To Royal Who “Earned The Affection Of Generations”

Tributes are pouring in today for the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. Below you can find a roundup of prominent international figures, plus The Crown producer Netflix and more.

UK PM Boris Johnson said the following in a press conference outside Number 10 shortly after the news broke: “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.

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“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. He was the longest servicing consort in history, [and] one of the last surviving people to have served in the Second World War…he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.”

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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden posted the below statement on the official White House website:

“On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and all the people of the United Kingdom on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

“Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye — Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.

“The impact of his decades of devoted public service is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in the environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more. His legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped.

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“Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in our hearts during this time.”

Netflix, which makes The Crown, issued the following on behalf of the show’s producers: “Netflix, Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television and the production team on The Crown are deeply saddened to hear of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with the entire Royal Family at this sad time.”

Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon added on Twitter:

Irish PM Michael Martin tweeted:

Indian PM Narendra Modi:

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin:

EU President Ursula von der Leyen:

Australian PM Scott Morrison:

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:

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