Highland Council lowers flags outside its buildings to half mast following the death of Prince Philip as convener says the Highlands 'join the nation in mourning'
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Flags at Highland Council buildings are being flown at half-mast after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip this morning.
The convenor of Highland Council, Bill Lobban, has expressed his deepest sympathies to the royal family.
All council buildings where flags are flying will be lowered to half-mast until 6pm on the day of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The convener has written to the Queen to offer his sincere condolences on behalf of both the council and the people of the Highlands.
“On behalf of the Highland Council and people of the Highlands we join the nation in mourning for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh,” he said.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all members of the royal family and honour his long service and duty to our country and Queen.”
The council also opened an e-book of condolence.
Buckingham Palace announced this that Prince Philip died peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Read more on the story here and how political parties suspended their campaigns after new of his death here
