The Queen has spoken with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, who noted the “special relationship” the Duke of Edinburgh had with the Commonwealth country.
The monarch, who is also Queen of Canada, spoke with Mr Trudeau on Friday, according to his official Twitter account.
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to offer his condolences following the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Read a summary of the call: https://t.co/fkwDmuXicR
It is understood the call was prompted by Mr Trudeau’s desire to pass on his condolences to the Queen.
Royal family fans around the world are preparing this week to honor Prince Philip, who died at age 99 on April 9, as he s laid to rest on April 17.
The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years, offered a steady presence behind her at thousands of public events, becoming as familiar to the British people as the queen, if not always as beloved.
His death was marked with 41-gun salutes at locations across the United Kingdom, including the Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle, as well as in Gibraltar and on Royal Navy ships at sea.
Here s what to expect from Prince Philip s funeral, code-named Operation Forth Bridge, as well as answers to some pressing questions:
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In 2016, Barack and Michelle Obama were surprised when Philip got behind the wheel of a Range Rover and whisked the two visiting dignitaries to an event at Windsor Castle (the Queen sat in the back seat so the then-US president could perch in the front).
The duke voluntarily relinquished his driver’s licence three years later after crashing a Land Rover Freelander near the Sandringham Estate. Philip’s vehicle tipped on its side; the 94-year-old had to be dragged out through the sunroof. Two women in the other car were treated in hospital for minor injuries and a baby strapped into the back seat was not injured.
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