ARMED forces veterans in Malvern turned out for a memorial ceremony for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh this weekend. Held at Great Malvern Priory, a service led by Rod Corke paid tribute to the Duke, who died earlier this month aged 99. Prince Philip served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, seeing extensive action around the world. Cllr Martin Allen, a Navy veteran himself, said: “Peter Storry ,who runs the Veterans Breakfast Club for the Malvern Hills District was the driving force behind this service. “Peter was joined by fellow veterans who wanted to say goodbye and thank you for the dedication and lifelong sacrifice make by the Duke.
Veterans in Malvern pay their respects to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Prince Philip: Prayer service held at Worcester Cathedral
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The flag at Wyre Forest House is flying at half-mast as a mark of respect following Prince Philip s death READERS, public bodies and organisations across Wyre Forest have been paying their respects following the news of Prince Philip s death, aged 99. Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that the union flag at its headquarters at Wyre Forest House and other council buildings will be flying at half-mast until the morning after the Duke Of Edinburgh s funeral. Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council, Councillor Shazu Miah, said: I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh and I know that my sadness will be shared across Wyre Forest.