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Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

09 April 2021

Anne Jessopp, chief executive of the Royal Mint, said she wanted to express great sadness and heartfelt condolences at Philip’s death.


Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

09 April 2021

The official confirmation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death was removed to prevent crowds gathering during the pandemic.


Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

09 April 2021

The main political parties in Wales have suspended campaigning for the forthcoming May 6 election.


Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

The death of Philip was announced on Friday.


What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

09 April 2021

The US, Israel and the Caribbean are among the areas where people could return to the UK without needing to self-isolate.


Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

09 April 2021

The New York Times said the duke ‘brought the monarchy into the 20th century’.


Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

He has been played by Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies in the hit show.


Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

09 April 2021

The Dutch royal family offered its ‘heartfelt sympathy’ to the Queen.


Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

09 April 2021

Philip has died at the age of 99.


Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

09 April 2021

A 17-year-old boy, from Essex, is charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts between October 31 and December 19 last year.


Irish premier pays tribute to Philip

Irish premier pays tribute to Philip

Irish premier pays tribute to Philip

09 April 2021

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was among the politicians to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.


Schools must be able to exclude pupils who attack teachers – union leader

Schools must be able to exclude pupils who attack teachers – union leader

Schools must be able to exclude pupils who attack teachers – union leader

09 April 2021

It came after delegates at the NEU’s virtual annual conference called on the union’s executive to campaign for ‘a moratorium on exclusions’.


John Lewis targets young families with launch of cheaper product range

John Lewis targets young families with launch of cheaper product range

John Lewis targets young families with launch of cheaper product range

09 April 2021

It comes weeks after the group confirmed that it will permanently shut eight of its stores, including sites in Sheffield, Aberdeen and York.


Holyrood election campaigning suspended as tributes paid to Duke of Edinburgh

Holyrood election campaigning suspended as tributes paid to Duke of Edinburgh

Holyrood election campaigning suspended as tributes paid to Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Philip’s ‘long contribution to public life in Scotland will leave a profound mark on its people’.


Royal aides play important role

Royal aides play important role

Royal aides play important role

09 April 2021

The Lord Chamberlain is in charge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.


The Duke of Edinburgh in quotes

The Duke of Edinburgh in quotes

The Duke of Edinburgh in quotes

09 April 2021

Philip has been praised over the decades for his ability to make the Queen laugh – and for his BBQs.


Election campaigns suspended following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Election campaigns suspended following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Election campaigns suspended following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

09 April 2021

Voters will go to the polls on May 6.


Quiet send-off for Philip ‘will be a shame, but duke would have approved’

Quiet send-off for Philip ‘will be a shame, but duke would have approved’

Quiet send-off for Philip ‘will be a shame, but duke would have approved’

09 April 2021

Philip disliked a fuss and was not a fan of pomp and pageantry.


Duke rejected Prince Consort offer

Duke rejected Prince Consort offer

Duke rejected Prince Consort offer

09 April 2021

The title was held by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert.


Philip’s breakfast and dinner times with the Queen followed pattern

Philip’s breakfast and dinner times with the Queen followed pattern

Philip’s breakfast and dinner times with the Queen followed pattern

09 April 2021

The duke started each day with a cup of coffee and a shower.


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