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Philip was Queen’s friend and companion and she knew how to handle him – Junor

Philip was Queen’s friend and companion and she knew how to handle him – Junor

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were married for 73 years.

Welsh Parliament recalled to pay tribute to life of Duke of Edinburgh

Welsh Parliament recalled to pay tribute to life of Duke of Edinburgh

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

Online book of condolence set up in memory of Philip

Online book of condolence set up in memory of Philip

The royal family’s Twitter account said that the book of condolence is available on the royal website.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

One in 20 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Ministers and campaigning quietened: how Philip’s death affects politics

Ministers and campaigning quietened: how Philip’s death affects politics

Ministers will no longer be taking to the airwaves, Government announcements will be pared back and campaigning for the May elections has been halted.

Biden hails Philip’s public devotion, environmental efforts and military service

Biden hails Philip’s public devotion, environmental efforts and military service

The US president said he and wife Jill were keeping the Queen and her family ‘in our hearts’.

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell website features tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell website features tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Sussex is likely to travel from the US to pay his respects at his grandfather’s funeral.

In Pictures: Public pays tribute to Philip

In Pictures: Public pays tribute to Philip

Despite the constraints imposed by lockdown, there were public displays of affection for the Duke of Edinburgh who has died aged 99.

Queen’s deep sorrow as ‘beloved husband’ Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Queen’s deep sorrow as ‘beloved husband’ Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Windsor Castle has become the focus of royal fans wanting to pay their respects.

President of Greece pays tribute to Philip with young photo

President of Greece pays tribute to Philip with young photo

The Prince of Wales gave a nod to his father’s link to Greece during his recent visit to Athens.

Glamorous friends of dashing prince

Glamorous friends of dashing prince

Philip described suggestions he had been unfaithful as ‘absolutely cuckoo’.

Public urged not to leave flowers for Philip and donate to charity instead

Public urged not to leave flowers for Philip and donate to charity instead

In a bid to deter crowds, the Government and royal family are asking people to instead mark his death at home.

Hidden security measures to be deployed at duke’s funeral

Hidden security measures to be deployed at duke’s funeral

Philip is expected to be honoured with a ceremonial royal funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

PSNI rules out involvement of loyalist paramilitaries in orchestrating violence

PSNI rules out involvement of loyalist paramilitaries in orchestrating violence

Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said he does not believe the recent disorder was ‘sanctioned and organised by prescribed organisations’.

Sturgeon-Salmond feud likened to warring families in Romeo And Juliet

Sturgeon-Salmond feud likened to warring families in Romeo And Juliet

Sir Menzies Campbell said the rift between the former close allies shows politics are ‘in a bad shape’.

DoE Award will be Philip’s greatest legacy, says adventurer

DoE Award will be Philip’s greatest legacy, says adventurer

Philip founded the award 65 years ago and since then it has helped millions of young people aged 14 to 24 across the world.

Flags to fly at half mast until morning after Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Flags to fly at half mast until morning after Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has issued guidance on the flying of official flags.

Greta Thunberg suggests Cop26 climate summit should be postponed

Greta Thunberg suggests Cop26 climate summit should be postponed

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop26) will take place in Glasgow in November.

Covid variants not ‘taking off’ in European holiday destinations

Covid variants not ‘taking off’ in European holiday destinations

The Kent variant is now so prevalent in many European countries that there is currently no advantage for other variants.

Archbishop praises Philip’s ‘outstanding example of Christian service’

Archbishop praises Philip’s ‘outstanding example of Christian service’

Justin Welby led tributes from faith leaders following the duke’s death aged 99.

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