OXFORDSHIRE emergency services have also paid their respects to Prince Philip.
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable John Campbell said: “It is with great regret that we have learned today of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
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“The Duke of Edinburgh is the longest serving British consort and Thames Valley Police has had the privilege to protect and serve both the Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty The Queen while in residence at Windsor Castle.
“We have a long and proud association with the Royal family and have had the privilege to police a number of Royal events from the annual Windsor Garter Ceremony to State Visits to Her Majesty’s 90th birthday and more recently the Royal Weddings.
“On behalf of the whole of Thames Valley Police, I offer our deepest condolences to The Queen, to all of the Royal Family and members of the Royal Household.”
Thames Valley Police tweeted:
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) April 9, 2021
All of us at @ThamesVP offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this very sad time. pic.twitter.com/T7SZTxtqMU
The force's police and crime commisioner also paid tribute.
The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is desperately sad news & will be profoundly felt by the entire nation, but most especially by Her Majesty.
— Thames Valley PCC (@TV_PCC) April 9, 2021
Deepest condolences from all @TV_PCC and @ThamesVP to HM The Queen and the entire @RoyalFamily. pic.twitter.com/x9qLhpuoQM
South Central Ambulance Services said: "We are deeply saddened by the news that His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. The thoughts of everyone at South Central Ambulance Service are with the Royal Family at this sad time."
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