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The former prime minister is continuing to face questions over his efforts to help finance company Greensill Capital.

Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter have expressed their sorrow at Philip’s death.

The European Medicines Agency is looking at reports of rare blood clots related to the vaccine from Janssen, which is yet to be approved in the UK.

Saluting batteries will fire 41 rounds from midday in cities including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Tony Radakin, has recorded a video message paying tribute to the duke.

Stories and opinions about the Duke of Edinburgh feature in many local and international Saturday papers.

Philip’s death features on many Saturday front pages.

They were also used to mark the deaths of Queen Victoria in 1901 and Winston Churchill in 1965.

Small pockets of unrest flared up on Friday night despite pleas from Loyalist leaders to desist as a mark of respect for Prince Philip.

Philip’s funeral is expected to take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, but the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in England will impact plans

His youngest son the Earl of Wessex said Philip had a ‘challenging role’.

Sir Richard Sutton died on Wednesday during an incident at a property near Gillingham.

Funeral plans – codenamed Forth Bridge – have been amended because of the pandemic.

The Sage paper notes evidence suggesting that stigma, including racism, is a fundamental cause of health inequalities.

Prince Edward said his father had a ‘wonderful’ sense of humour.

Security guards funnelled members of the public along a narrow roped off area by the palace’s railings.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was one of the first national figures to pay tribute to the duke – the longest-serving consort in British history.

Evidence Joel said she hopes to get closure over what happened to her son.

Presiding officer Ken Macintosh said Prince Philip lived a life dedicated to duty and public service.

Barack Obama, visiting Britain for the first time as US president, shared a nervousness of the “palaces and pomp” with wife Michelle.“We shouldn’t have worried,” the Democrat wrote following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death at the age of 99 on Friday.“The Queen and Prince Philip immediately put us at ease with their grace and generosity, turning a ceremonial occasion into something far more natural, even comfortable. “Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm, with a sharp wit and unfailing good humour. It was our first introduction to the man behind the title, and in the years since, our admiration for him has only grown.”The Obamas first met the Queen and Philip in 2009 and would go on to share a warm bond with them during subsequent visits, once staying at Buckingham Palace in 2011.The duke even drove the couple from their helicopter after touching down at Windsor Castle in 2016.“I have to say I have never been driven by a Duke of Edinburgh before and I can report that it was very smooth riding,” Mr Obama said at the time.Taken as a sign of their friendly relationship by some and as a breach of protocol by others, Ms Obama was pictured with her arm around the Queen during the first visit, a gesture the monarch returned.Mr Obama, in the Facebook post on Friday, noted that “as two Americans unaccustomed to palaces and pomp, we didn’t know what to expect”.But he highlighted Philip’s good nature in putting them at ease, adding: “We will miss him dearly.”“At the Queen’s side or trailing the customary two steps behind, Prince Philip showed the world what it meant to be a supportive husband to a powerful woman,” he said. Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people. pic.twitter.com/qbH2ycbcaA— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 9, 2021“Yet he also found a way to lead without demanding the spotlight — serving in combat in World War II, commanding a frigate in the Royal Navy, and tirelessly touring the world to champion British industry and excellence. Through his extraordinary example, he proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater.“As the world mourns his loss, we send our warmest wishes and deepest sympathies to the Queen, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and everyone who knew and loved this remarkable man.”