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Post by Admin on Apr 9, 2021 19:22:25 GMT
The royal family is showing respect for Prince Philip following his death at age 99 on Friday. All three of the official royal Twitter and Instagram pages changed their icons shortly after it was announced that Philip "passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle." Philip's grandson Prince William and granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton swapped out the smiling photo with their three children from last year, when they all participated in the "Clap for Carers" campaign near the start of the coronavirus pandemic outside their Amner Hall country home. In its place is William and Kate's joint monogram. They also changed their cover photo on Twitter to a black-and-white photo of the Duke of Edinburgh. The RoyalFamily accounts, which gives updates on Queen Elizabeth and other members of family, changed their profile photos to the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who are marking their 16th wedding anniversary on the day of Philip's death, also switched out their profile pictures. They replaced a smiling shot of the couple, which was released to mark Wales Week 2019, with the Prince of Wales's feathers. http://instagram.com/p/CNcVnpaHH6b All three accounts have shared the same announcement of Prince Philip's death alongside a portrait of the royal wearing his military uniform in black and white.
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Post by Admin on Apr 9, 2021 20:34:06 GMT
The University and city of Cambridge have come together in publishing tributes to the life of Prince Philip, whose death at the age of 99 was announced by Buckingham Palace this morning (09/04). The Duke of Edinburgh was Chancellor of the University between 1977 and 2011, with his 30th anniversary in the role being celebrated in 2007, and is also an honorary fellow of Trinity College. The University and Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner have both released statements responding to the news. The University of Cambridge recalled details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Chancellorship at the University, which lasted from 1976 to 2011, in their statement published this afternoon: “The Duke of Edinburgh brought to his role at Cambridge the same insight, energy, and practical good sense that characterised all his public and private work on behalf of the monarchy.” As Chancellor, the Duke of Edinburgh’s main task was to conduct the annual honorary degree ceremony, but this “was only a small part of the Duke’s engagement with the University.” The University recalls the “several times” that His Royal Highness visited the University, adding that he “always found time to talk to students and researchers, as well as discussing University business with the Vice-Chancellor.” Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope said: “It is a great sadness to hear of the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip’s strong and deep relationship with Cambridge went back many decades, and his enthusiastic support of the University’s work, both as its Chancellor for 35 years and at other times in a personal capacity, was deeply appreciated here.” Dame Alison Richard, who was Vice-Chancellor of the University from 2003 to 2010 and worked closely with the Duke whilst she was in the role, described him as “a Chancellor of vision and perspicacity,” and remembered his “insatiable, passionate interest in the work of the university.” Meanwhile, Daniel Zeichner, the MP for Cambridge, has also responded to the news in a press release: “The Duke of Edinburgh has been a fixture in all of our lives for as long as we can remember and his passing is a sad day. He was sometimes a controversial figure but he was a colossal support to the Queen and the country will rightly be in mourning.” Prince Philip was associated in particular with the University of Cambridge, but many others in Cambridge have offered condolences and reflections following the announcement of his death. Several colleges at the University are flying their flags at half-mast today, including Corpus Christi, Jesus and Selwyn Colleges. The Cambridge Labour Party, tweeted that members’ “thoughts are with Prince Philip’s family” and that “as a mark of respect, all our campaigning is suspended today”.
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Post by Admin on Apr 9, 2021 22:02:56 GMT
The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth's husband died Friday at the age 99, and many are reflecting on his legacy and looking at what lies ahead for the royal family. LEARN MORE: Prince Philip dies: 8 things to know about Queen Elizabeth's husband: gma.abc/3mwUOnjInside Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip's more than 7-decade marriage: gma.abc/3tb64by
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Post by Admin on Apr 9, 2021 23:12:48 GMT
Looking back at the long and often turbulent life of Prince Philip
Britain's Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband of 73 years, died Friday at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh had been hospitalized nearly a month ago for heart surgery. Mourners defied COVID-19 protocols to gather in front of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to lay flowers and offer condolences. In this report by Chris Ship, we take a look at his lengthy and often turbulent life.
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Post by Admin on Apr 10, 2021 4:44:19 GMT
10:50 AM PT -- Former President Barack Obama's also honoring the late Prince with a beautiful tribute, detailing his first encounter with him and the Queen. http://instagram.com/p/CNc5qDAgbfY Obama says, "Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm, with a sharp wit and unfailing good humor," adding that throughout the years he "showed the world what it meant to be a supportive husband to a powerful woman." Prince Harry & Meghan Markle have made their own statement about the passing of Prince Philip ... with a loving tribute on their website. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell site just updated so that it's only displaying a message honoring Queen Elizabeth's husband -- and Harry's grandfather -- who died Friday at Windsor Castle. It reads ... "In Loving Memory of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021." Harry and Meghan add ... "Thank you for your service...You will be greatly missed."
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