Members of Gedling Borough Council have paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip.
The Council has lowered its Union flag at their headquarters in Arnot Hill Park to half-mast in tribute to the Prince.
The Queen announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the death of her husband Prince Philip at the age of 99 earlier today. She said he was her ‘strength and guide’ throughout their 73-year marriage and her 69-year reign.
The Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke, Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne and the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Sandra Barnes paid tribute to the Prince in a joint statement:
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of H.R.H Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. We offer our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and Royal Family at this incredibly sad time.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s service, dedication and love to the Queen and our nation will be remembered by everyone in the borough of Gedling and we will now make arrangements to mark this terrible loss.
Our union flags at Gedling Borough Council will be flying at half-mast to pay our respects. May H.R.H Prince Philip rest in peace.”
Gedling MP Tom Randall also paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh.
He said: “The breadth of the Duke of Edinburgh’s life is remarkable: from a naval hero who was witness to the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, to President of the World Wildlife Fund. A great campaigner, a writer, a sportsman and an artist.
“But it is for his life of service that he will be rightly remembered. As a Prince, a consort and a husband, he dedicated his life to one of duty and service to the Queen, his country and the Commonwealth. Today we mourn the loss of a Great Briton. My thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.”
Nottinghamshire County Council Leader Cllr Kay Cutts MBE expressed her deep sadness about the news of Prince Philip’s death and said she felt immense gratitude to him for his many years of service to the nation.
Cllr Cutts said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.
“The Duke of Edinburgh was a loving and devoted husband to Her Majesty. Prince Philip helped lead the Royal Family and supported the monarchy over many decades, always demonstrating great fortitude, loyalty and, above all, a commitment to the United Kingdom.
“In Nottinghamshire, we will remember Prince Philip for founding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which has inspired and benefited many thousands of young people in our County. I was invited to St James’ Palace, where I met the Duke, and I was impressed that he took the time to speak with every single award winner.
“We should all look back with immense gratitude to the Duke of Edinburgh for his service to our nation.”
The Mayor of Gedling has written a letter of condolence to Buckingham Palace and a book of condolence will be opened at the civic centre next week.
More details on this will be announced in due course.
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