U.K.'s Johnson Leads Tributes to 'Much-Loved' Prince Philip - Bloomberg

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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson led tributes to Prince Philip, who died on Friday, saying he had given “steadfast” support to his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, and inspired the lives of young people.

“He helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life,” Johnson said in a televised address outside his Downing Street office.

“It is to her majesty, and her family, that our nation’s thoughts must turn today -- 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,” Johnson said.

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Earlier, royal officials released a statement saying the Queen was announcing “with deep sorrow” the death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. He died “peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” west of London.

‘Extraordinary Public Servant’

Figures from across Britain’s political spectrum also paid tribute to Prince Philip. He was an “extraordinary public servant” whose marriage to the Queen had been a “symbol of strength, stability and hope,” opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said in a statement.

For your humour and positivity, your years of military service, for all the young people you inspired and for the dedication to your duty, the whole nation thanks you. https://t.co/aD2KQ3AXri

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) April 9, 2021

Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London, praised the Duke of Edinburgh’s charitable work including the award established in his name, which encourages young people to complete activities and learn skills.

Leaders of the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru also commended Prince Philip’s public service.

The Conservatives and Labour were among the political parties which announced the suspension of campaigning ahead of local and mayoral elections on May 6, as a mark of respect for the Duke’s passing.

“Our whole nation will be united in sadness at the passing of Prince Philip,” said former Prme Minister Tony Blair. “He will naturally be most recognized as a remarkable and steadfast support to the Queen over so many years.”

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