You have probably already seen the story on the bigger news outlets that the Queen’s husband, HRH Prince Philip died today.
Below is a compilation of social media posts covering the event
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. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
On the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/rZlbY1matF
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 9, 2021
Just as the country begins to emerge from a terrible year, comes the tragic news that HRH Prince Philip has died. War hero, brilliant consort to the Queen – a man of humour and intelligence. It is a sad day for the whole nation. My thoughts & prayers are with HM Queen & family.
— Iain Duncan Smith MP (@MPIainDS) April 9, 2021
Very sad to see the death of Prince Philip. He was a great man in both war and peace. All of our thoughts are with our magnificent Queen.
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) April 9, 2021
Rest in Peace Prince Phillip. A true public servant, and Her Majesty The Queen’s strength and stay for over 70 years #RestInPeacePrincePhilip pic.twitter.com/QOVa8v9WMy
— Hertford & Stortford Conservatives (@HertStortford) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip on Members of Parliament when he discovered Ghana only had just 200 MPs:
“That’s about the right number. We have 650 and most of them are a complete bloody waste of time.”#Legend ❤️ 🇬🇧
— Mahyar Tousi (@MahyarTousi) April 9, 2021
Quite wrong for Boris to use to try to tie Prince Philip’s lifetime of work to the modern green movement.
The two are as distinct as to be opposite.
Prince Philip’s environmentalism was very much on the basis of genuinely preserving heritage, not an excuse for global socialism.
— Ben Harris-Quinney #Brexit (@B_HQ) April 9, 2021
I remember Prince Phillip stood eye balling me in what felt like forever. My hole body began to shake with nerves. He noticed and warmly whispered “calm down boy, you look almost as smart as me”.
R.I.P Prince Phillip 🇬🇧— Anthony Lock (@BrokenByWar) April 9, 2021
Extremely sad news from across the Atlantic. A huge loss for Britain and the Royal Family. Prince Philip was a war hero, who dedicated his life to serving the British people. A man of unfailing courage, duty and service. He will be greatly missed. https://t.co/f5EppIyFWO
— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) April 9, 2021
Queen to enter ‘eight-day period of mourning’ for Prince Philip https://t.co/jmBMA1xHd6 pic.twitter.com/5ycJ7A97TX
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) April 9, 2021
Tributes flood in from across globe – world grieves heartbreaking loss of Prince Philip https://t.co/YwUnsucN1s#OperationForthBridge #monarchy
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 9, 2021
Trying to get hold of a can or two of Boddington’s Bitter, Prince Philip’s favourite drink, to celebrate HRH’s life.#PrincePhilip https://t.co/VWkpFMQm5p
— Colin Brazier (@colinbrazierGBN) April 9, 2021
The extraordinary life of Prince Philip in pictures
Read more: https://t.co/Y1RrLfK5mT
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) April 9, 2021
The thing about Prince Philip is that, whatever else one might say about him, he embodied a generation oriented towards duty rather than individual rights, and one feels that the world is somehow a diminished and increasingly self-centered place as that generation slips away.
— Adrian Vermeule (@Vermeullarmine) April 9, 2021
Privileged to have been Prince Philip’s press secretary. From military to youth clubs to DoE award recipients, his interest in people & their stories was real, his motivation always encouraging service in other by example. No nonsense, genuine wit: peace maybe, but he won’t rest pic.twitter.com/wdCOG2Lick
— James Roscoe (@jmsroscoe) April 9, 2021
Duke of Edinburgh, Queen‘s Consort Prince Philip Dies Age 99 https://t.co/vEsSLKNdcP via @BreitbartNews
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) April 9, 2021
Today at 9 am ET, the bourdon, the largest bell of the #PeaceTower #Carillon, will toll in memory of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. There will be 99 strikes – one for each year of his life. Listen to the live audio stream: https://t.co/5d2avKoVzR pic.twitter.com/sWoKIKI2SQ
— Speaker of the HoC (@HoCSpeaker) April 9, 2021
“Much of his fondness for the country showed through his close relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces, receiving 11 honourary appointments across every branch of Canada’s military, and serving as honorary Colonel-in-Chief for six Canadian units.” https://t.co/kndeoGrAr2 pic.twitter.com/PUM4YFdtWX
— A.T. O’Croinin 🇬🇧🌾🍁 (@LadPrairie) April 9, 2021
Known for his sense of humour and at times controversial gaffes, Queen Elizabeth II’s consort was the longest-serving in British history.
Read more: https://t.co/wXD3cs4Rh2 pic.twitter.com/PzpBFozTCC
— euronews (@euronews) April 9, 2021
The Chief Minister has issued a statement following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh https://t.co/uwwSMO0tRu pic.twitter.com/xT0M5zuKSZ
— Isle of Man Government (@IOMGovernment) April 9, 2021
#RIPPrincePhillip In a @tortoise appreciation of a long life of consequence and service, @aroberts_andrew reflects on the Prince’s role as the unsung moderniser of the monarchy https://t.co/5YR253MZB6
— Matthew d’Ancona (@MatthewdAncona) April 9, 2021
Such sad news. The Queen most famously described him as her “strength and stay”. In the same speech she said: “I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.” #PrincePhilip https://t.co/LumiITXw0R
— Victoria Murphy (@byQueenVic) April 9, 2021
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021
Stand easy, Sir. pic.twitter.com/JHt0fedtWw
— Canadian Forces in 🇺🇸 (@CAFinUS) April 9, 2021
We offer our thoughts and condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family on learning about the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. /1
— Conservative European Forum (@ConsEurope) April 9, 2021
The world needs far more people like these two; People who say what they damn well think & people who don’t take everything personally and just get on with life.
Call me a nostalgic little islander but I really feel they are the best of us and we should learn from our elders.
— Liam Deacon (@LiamDeacon) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip was at Queen Elizabeth’s side through a tumultuous reign, with a protective focus on duty, responsibility and loyalty. He has died at 99. https://t.co/ESUdpv0k8a pic.twitter.com/oqsgTcma5A
— Maclean’s Magazine (@macleans) April 9, 2021
Some INCREDIBLE anecdotes thus far:
At Australian customs the Duke was told he’d be asked the same questions as anyone else. Asked if he had a criminal record, he replied, “I had no idea it was still a requirement.”
— Vicomte de Banff Jake Findlater (@StreamOfIceberg) April 9, 2021
With deepest condolences from my family to yours. Much love, Kirstie Alley and children @RoyalFamily
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip, during a visit to Canada in 1969: “I declare this thing open, whatever it is.”
— Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) April 9, 2021
A gentleman, an icon and our Sovereign’s constant companion. May His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh rest in peace.https://t.co/urM0yxpX4u
— Bruges Group 🇬🇧 (@BrugesGroup) April 9, 2021
As First Minister of Northern Ireland and Democratic Unionist Party Leader, I offer my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty The Queen and to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/5k5bqRtPzq
— Arlene Foster #WeWillMeetAgain (@DUPleader) April 9, 2021
We join the nation in mourning the loss of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Over his decades of service, he dedicated himself every day to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/hId4frCOwE
— Young Conservatives (@Young_Tories) April 9, 2021
The world that Philip has left changed a great deal in his time. He certainly kept pace. But the values he displayed – devotion, discipline, loyalty – will certainly be valued beyond his time. #auspol #Queen #PrincePhilip #Monarchy https://t.co/9M9ENQGxE5
— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) April 9, 2021
Westminster Abbey will toll its bell once every minute, 99 times, from 6pm this evening in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh
Latest: https://t.co/Eid7Ik2tIe
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip’s secret life as Freemason – Duke’s work in tight-lipped society remembered https://t.co/kaiNhf0vnf pic.twitter.com/kH5Pa3SRpI
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 9, 2021
