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‘God bless from Australia’: Scott Morrison pays tribute to Prince Philip – and says the Queen’s beloved husband ’embodied a generation we will never see again’
- Prince Philip died at the age of 99 with Scott Morrison paying tribute to the Duke
- Morrison said Prince Philip ’embodied a generation that we will never see again’
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has led the tributes to Prince Philip after he died at the age of 99 by saying the Duke of Edinburgh ’embodied a generation’ which would never be seen again.
The Queen on Friday announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the death of her husband Prince Philip – who spent his final days at Windsor Castle after a 28-night stay in hospital.
‘God bless from all here in Australia,’ Mr Morrison said on Friday evening.
‘Australians send our love and deepest condolences to her Majesty and all the Royal family.
‘The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip.’
Prince Philip visited Australia on more than 20 occasions.
Mr Morrison said flags would be flown at half mast in honour of the Duke who had presided as patron or president of almost 50 organisations in Australia.
The Australian prime minister said His Royal Highness was in the words of the Queen, her ‘strength and stay’.
Details about Australia’s remembrance of Prince Philip will be announced in the coming days, Mr Morrison said.
Gladys Berejiklian also offered her condolences to the Royal Family.
‘The Duke of Edinburgh had a strong and lengthy relationship with NSW, visiting our state many times during his life,’ the New South Wales Premier said.
‘While we mourn his passing at the age of 99, it is the occasion to offer thanks for a very long and dedicated life of service.’
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