The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied the Queen on a visit to the Vale of Leven Hospital, and other locations in Dunbartonshire, on June 28, 1965 THE Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire has led the local tributes to Prince Philip following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death at the age of 99. Bankies have been adding their signatures and messages to an online book of condolence set up by West Dunbartonshire Council after the announcement on Friday of the death of the longest-serving consort in British history. Clydebank, along with communities across the UK, will observe a minute’s silence at 3pm this Saturday, April 17 – the start of the Duke’s funeral – while flags will continue to be flown at half-mast from all council and other government buildings until Sunday.
Book of condolence opened for Duke of Edinburgh A BOOK of condolence has been opened for residents of West Dunbartonshire to mourn the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. West Dunbartonshire Council opened the online book for tributes as well as lowering the Union Jack to half mast on all civic buildings. Prince Philip passed away on April 9 at the age of 99, the longest-serving royal consort in British history. As well as the local form, there is also a national book through the royal.uk website. Lord-Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire Mrs Jill Young MBE said: “I would like to give my sincere and deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Cahonas founder Ritchie Marshall IF you’ve strolled or driven past the council’s HQ in Dumbarton at night in the last few days and wondered why it’s lit up in blue.then wonder no longer. It’s all part of a new campaign, being backed by the Reporter and West Dunbartonshire Council, to get men in Dumbarton and the Vale talking more openly and candidly about their health. In particular, we are backing calls by the Cahonas Scotland charity, which is based in West Dunbartonshire, to get men in the area to check themselves regularly for anything untoward – in case it turns out to be a sign of testicular cancer.
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