Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a hugely significant loss for New Zealand and the organisations he supported.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Gisborne during the Silver Jubilee Commonwealth Tours in February, 1977.
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Speaking to media in Auckland this morning, Ardern said the Prince had a strong connection to local organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Force.
She said the groups will want to acknowledge the sad news in their own way. It is fair to say, it will be a hugely significant loss for New Zealand, and those organisations that were supported by Prince Philip.
Remembering the Duke of Edinburgh: Prince Philip and his mark on the Bay of Plenty region
10 Apr, 2021 02:42 AM
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Guide Rangi explains a Māori oven to the Royal party including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Rotorua. Photo / File
Guide Rangi explains a Māori oven to the Royal party including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Rotorua. Photo / File
The depth of life shared will echo the depth of grief the royal family will be feeling are just some of the sentiments on the passing of Prince Philip, shared by those across the region.
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By Henry Ojelu with agency report
Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace said in a statement.
The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially known, had spent four weeks in a UK hospital earlier this year to receive treatment for an infection and have a heart procedure, but returned to Windsor in early March.