Following the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Stone Town Council will be flying its High Street flag at half-mast during the period of mourning, with online condolence books also opened to the public.
Stone Town Council clerk, Les Trigg, has issued the following statement following today’s sad news:
“The Mayor, Councillors and officers of Stone Town Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Our thoughts are with the Royal family at this time.
The Council will be flying its High Street flag at half-mast during the period of mourning as a sign of respect.”
Stone Town Mayor, Councillor Mark Green, said
“I was saddened to hear that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. I will be writing to the Royal House to express condolences on behalf of the Councillors and staff at the Town Council and the residents of Stone.”
In light of the current Covid restrictions, local condolence books won’t be available; instead, members of the public are encouraged to use the online condolence book available to sign on the official web site of the British Monarchy.
Stafford Borough Council has confirmed that it too is flying its flags at half-mast following the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.
Tributes have been paid from other local representatives following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of His Royal Highness’s death, The Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.
Stafford Borough Council Leader, Patrick Farrington, said:
“It is very sad news to hear that His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. All our thoughts are with the Royal family at this time.
“Prince Philip dedicated his life to serving our country both at home and across the globe and I hope we will all take the time to reflect on his contribution to our nation.
It was wonderful to see the affection our community had for him with the amazing crowds and warm welcome he received when they visited Stafford to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter.
I will be writing to the Royal House to express our condolences on behalf of Stafford Borough.
Our flags will be flying at half-mast as a mark of respect.”
Stafford Borough Council has confirmed their Union flags will be flown at half-mast at the Civic Centre, Victoria Park, Stonefield Park and near Stafford Railway Stat during the period of mourning.
Alan White, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said:
“I am deeply saddened to hear that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away.
“Prince Philip has been a dedicated and loyal servant to the Royal family and to the country since the Queen came to the throne.
“The Prince visited Staffordshire on numerous occasions, including to mark the official opening of the flagship i54 South Staffordshire Business Park.
“We will all remember him for his hard work and of course his sense of humour, but first and foremost he was a husband, for more than 70 years, a father, grandfather and great grandfather and our thoughts are with the Queen and her family on this very sad day.”
John Henderson, Chief Executive of Staffordshire County Council, said:
“I am enormously saddened to learn that Prince Philip has died; my thoughts are very much with the Queen and the Royal Family today.
“I know that His Royal Highness has visited Staffordshire on numerous occasions. I also had the privilege of meeting him in my previous role as General Officer Commanding the British Forces in Germany.
“The Duke had been Colonel in Chief of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers throughout my entire service, and I will remember his wit and ability to put soldiers at their ease. He never forgot his own military service and how to be an effective leader.
“He will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the hardest-working royals with a huge character and spirit.”
Mr Ian Dudson CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, said:
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and I send my heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and all The Royal Family.
“We will remember with gratitude both the wonderful support that His Royal Highness has provided to Her Majesty as well as the important role he has personally undertaken with many organisations, notably The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme for the development of successive generations of young people.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen at this difficult time.”
Kath Perry MBE, Chairman of Staffordshire County Council, said:
“It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
“The Duke has stood at the side of the Queen throughout her long reign and has, in many ways, played an important role in the life of our country. We will mourn his passing but will remember with gratitude his service to the Sovereign and the Nation.”
To sign the online book of condolence, please visit the official web site of the British Monarchy.
