World Leaders React to the News of Prince Philip's Death
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Condolences from government leaders poured in on Friday morning after news spread of the death of the UK's Prince Philip. Buckingham Palace released a statement earlier today with the news that, "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
Scotland Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote on Twitter, "I send my personal and deepest condolences - and those of @scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family."
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
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, tweeted, "He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace."
My thoughts are with the British people and the Royal Family on the passing away of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2021
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrote in a statement, "The commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip."
Statement on His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/6kq6Lg7cLp
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) April 9, 2021
First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster released a video on Twitter. "He had a profound and positive impact on thousands of our young people," she said, describing the Prince's many community service initiatives, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
As First Minister of Northern Ireland and Democratic Unionist Party Leader, I offer my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty The Queen and to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/5k5bqRtPzq
— Arlene Foster #WeWillMeetAgain (@DUPleader) April 9, 2021
Former U.S. President George W. Bush offered a statement on the Bush Center website.
"Laura and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others. We join those around the world offering heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the entire Royal Family."
And New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also offered official condolences on her Instagram account. “Prince Philip will be fondly remembered for the encouragement he gave to so many young New Zealanders through The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. In over fifty years of the award in New Zealand, thousands of young people have completed life-changing challenges through the programme."
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