LOCAL councils and councillors have paid tribute to Prince Philip.
Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, said on Twitter: "Saddened to hear the news about HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. My thoughts are with the Queen and the royal family. We will all remember his service to our country."
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The council's flags will be flown at half-mast during the period of national mourning until the day following the funeral.
Oxford City Councillor Tom Hayes also took to Twitter to share his condolences.
Saddened by news that Prince Philip has died.
— Tom Hayes (@CllrTomHayes) April 9, 2021
A 73 year marriage is a blessing. His devotion to the Queen has been as strong as his role in the life of the country, including the founding of the Duke of Edinburgh Award that has changed young lives.
My condolences to the Queen. pic.twitter.com/qX6u1HRIJy
Councillor Les Sibley, Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, said: “On behalf of Oxfordshire County Council, it is with great sadness that today we hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. This sadness, I am sure, is shared by many of you who will want to remember and recognise the service of Prince Philip.
“During the pandemic, we cannot host and open physical books of condolence as it is not safe to do so. We would encourage those who would like to share a message to sign Buckingham Palace’s online book of condolence royal.uk. This will close at 5pm on the day after the funeral."
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Oxford Mayor Councillor Mark Lygo has also shared his condolences online.
"My thoughts, and those of the people of Oxford, are with the Royal Family"
— Oxford City Council (@OxfordCity) April 9, 2021
A statement from Councillor Mark Lygo @OxfordLordMayor on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/jw2QQdBdSE
Councillor Kieron Mallon, leader of Banbury Town Council, said: “Prince Philip was always at the Queen’s side. They were married in 1947 and he was her ‘rock.’ He devoted his life to Queen and country and will be greatly missed."
It is with great sadness that today we hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/ZkMtZlPdKh
— Cherwell District Council (@Cherwellcouncil) April 9, 2021
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