The Queen has ‘lost the brightest jewel in her crown’: Death of Prince Philip, 99, prompts huge outpouring of public grief and sympathy for Her Majesty and the Royal Family
- Britons expressed their sorrow at loss of the Duke of Edinburgh Friday morning
- Woman called Charlotte posted ‘You were the brightest jewel in Queen’s crown’
Tributes have flooded in for Prince Philip today after the devastating news the Queen’s husband has died aged 99.
Britons expressed their sorrow at the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh and passed on their good wishes to Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family.
A woman called Charlotte posted on Twitter: ‘What a life you led. I don’t think the Queen could have done it without you. You were the brightest jewel in her crown.’
Corra Linn wrote: ‘To give you an idea of my emotional state right now, I spent the morning crying to Fearless and it looks like I’ll be spending my afternoon crying about Prince Philip.’
Britons expressed their sorrow at the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh and passed on their good wishes to the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family
A woman called Elizabeth posted: ‘Am not embarrassed to say I’m crying, and have poured a glass of Fizz to toast his amazing life of service Rest in Peace, Prince Philip.’
Andy Oddy posted: ‘Politics aside you have to feel for the Queen as a human being. I recall when my own grandfather died aged 94 – it devastated my Gran after 72 years together.’
A man called Henry added: ‘Love is forever Red heart. No matter what your views are on the #RoyalFamily at this time Queen Elizabeth has just lost her soul mate of 73 years.
‘I can’t begin to imagine how devastated she must be feeling inside right now. Broken heart. Rest in eternal peace #PrincePhilip.’
The Royal Butler tweeted: ‘I am saddened to learn of the death of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.
‘A gentleman who I was proud to have served during my time in the Royal Household. I send my condolences to the Royal Family.’
Royal biographer Ingrid Stewart posted: ‘A very sad day indeed. Sending condolences to Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He has been a constant strength and guide during her reign.’
Kate Jamieson put: ‘So, very sad to hear that Prince Philip has died. A man dedicated to Queen and Country in more ways than one. Fair winds and following seas.’
Emma Webb wrote: ‘No words can describe how sad I am to hear of Prince Philip’s death.
‘The absolute model of duty, kindness and good humour. The longest serving consort in British history.
‘When I met him as a nervous child, he made me laugh and I’ve adored him ever since.
‘A truly Great Man.’
Rebekha Fox said: ‘ So desperately sad to hear that Prince Philip has died. Surprised to find myself in tears.’
Matt Dukes wrote: ‘Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.’
He added: ‘Our thoughts & prayers are with the Queen & the Royal Family at this very sad time.’
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