Many politicians around the world have expressed their condolences to the British royal family, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In his words, for more than seventy years, Prince Philip has strongly supported Her Majesty the Queen, not only as a husband, every day of his reign, but also as a strength and support.
The Prime Minister of the island nation said: “As a professional chauffeur, he has helped guide the royal family and the monarchy so that they remain a vital institution that can be said to bring balance and happiness to our national life.”
The Prime Minister of Ireland said on Twitter, “It is sad to hear the news of the death of the Prince of Edinburgh in the Philippines. My thoughts are now with the Queen and the citizens of the United Kingdom, and I am speaking on their behalf.” .
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “I heard with shock the death of Prince Philip. His deepest condolences to His Majesty the King, the royal family and all Britons on this very sad day.”
Prince Philip has visited Australia 21 times, 2. Including official Elizabeth visits. The Governor General of Australia said:
“It has had an unprecedented impact, not least on the more than 775,000 young Australians who have participated in the Prince of Edinburgh International Prize Foundation program since 1959, that is, since its inception,” said David Hurley.
Tony Blair, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, put it this way: “The departure of Prince Philip will unite our entire nation in mourning.”
