Deep respect from the Highlands on death of the Prince Philip

Since the announcement issued on Friday by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh had died peacefully at Windsor Castle, people from across the Highlands have been sending messages of their condolences to a special e-book hosted on the Highland Council’s website – www.highland.gov.uk/mourning

The messages reflect the high esteem HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has been held in by the people of the Highlands and includes personal tributes from councillors, lord-lieutenants, local community representatives and individuals, some of whom met His Royal Highness during his many visits to the area.

Arrangements for his funeral, to take place on Saturday, April 17 at Windsor Castle, have been issued by Buckingham Palace and includes detail of a national one-minute silence at 3pm.

As a mark of respect, Highland Council has cancelled a number of scheduled meetings due to be held this week.

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