HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

1921 - 2021

The chairman Councillor Mrs Werendel has today paid their respects to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, on behalf of Wawne Parish Council. 

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In a statement chairman of the council, Councillor Mrs A Werendel paid tribute to The Duke who “supported the Queen for his whole life". 

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The statement said:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and on behalf of Wawne Parish Council I send heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family.

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The whole family as well as the extended community are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

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The Duke was dedicated to his family and to public service as well as supporting The Queen as she carried out her duties across the world and he will be greatly missed.” 

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Due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions there will be no books of condolence available but anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy can do so via the Buckingham Palace website – www.royal.uk