Local tributes pour in for Prince Philip

Tributes are flooding in from across the region for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, who has passed away aged 91.

The Flag will be lowered to half-mast at Skipton Town Hall and we will provide a link to an online book of condolence when this is made available.  Craven District Council and Richmondshire District Council have both made statements saying they are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Prince Philip and passing on their sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family."

The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire said: "It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh today, Friday, 9 April, 2021.  His Royal Highness was a hugely charismatic man, who was much loved and respected by so many.

“Prince Philip carried out over 22,000 solo engagements since 1952, including many in North Yorkshire, as well as accompanying Her Majesty The Queen at many other events. They were both at the 150th birthday celebrations of The Great Yorkshire Show in 2008 and in May 2010, they formally re-opened the Scarborough Open Air Theatre to rapturous applause; apparently the volume of noise from 6500 people was quite deafening. The Duke was also a great supporter of military events across our region.

“Prince Philip, who has been by The Queen's side for more than 70 years, making him the longest serving Consort, dedicated his life to supporting Her Majesty. He has combined loyalty and duty without diminishing his own individual personality. They have had an extraordinary partnership which has lasted over 74 years.

“He will be fondly remembered by so many, both here and across the Commonwealth. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme will be his legacy, touching over 6 million young adults and continuing under the auspices of HRH The Earl of Wessex."

North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Lisa Winward said: “It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh.

“There is a sombre mood across the force today and on behalf of everyone at North Yorkshire Police, I send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, at this very sad time.  Flags at North Yorkshire Police’s premises will be flown at half-mast during the national period of mourning.”

For more information, here is a link to the official announcement: https://www.royal.uk/