Celebrities React to Prince Philip's Death
Celebrities and world leaders are paying tribute to Prince Philip after his death on Friday (April 9).
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Philip had passed away at age 99 early Friday morning.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the palace said in a statement.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation from Number 10 Downing Street.
“It is to Her Majesty, and her family, that our nation’s thoughts must turn today,” he said. “Because they have lost not just a much-loved and highly respected public figure, but a devoted husband and a proud and loving father, grandfather and, in recent years, great-grandfather.”
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Other celebrities also reacted to Prince Philip‘s passing on social media.
Today, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary man, who devoted his life to public service and helping others.
I extend my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty The Queen and the entire Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/4mhQob0SVT
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) April 9, 2021
RIP Prince Philip, 99.
A truly great Briton who dedicated his life to selfless public duty & was an absolute rock of devoted support to Her Majesty, The Queen, as the longest-serving royal consort to any British sovereign.
A very sad day for our country. Thank you, Sir. pic.twitter.com/ICO7wY9HXz— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 9, 2021
The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip.
Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country – from a distinguished career in the Royal Navy during the Second World War to his decades of service as the Duke of Edinburgh.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 9, 2021
It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh today. A man of great purpose and conviction, who was motivated by a sense of duty to others, Prince Philip contributed so much to the social fabric of our country – and the world.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 9, 2021
I join with the rest of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. https://t.co/nLYSBlmnHe pic.twitter.com/RajI33U3tr
— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) April 9, 2021
I am so sad about this,it truly was a love affair.
— Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) April 9, 2021
Rest in peace Prince Philip. A lifetime of public service. My thoughts are with the Queen and all of the Royal Family
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) April 9, 2021
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
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