Grantham MP pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99
| Updated: 15:40, 09 April 2021
Grantham MP Gareth Davies has added his condolences to the many pouring out of South Kesteven today following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Buckingham Palace announced the death of the Duke at the age of 99 earlier today.
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99. (46009122)
Mr Davies paid tribute to the Duke and mentioned his visits to the town in the district including a visit to Grantham in 1973 to meet Duke of Edinburgh participants.
Mr Davies said: It is with great sadness that I heard the news of the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. My first thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen, to whom I have written to extend my condolences on the loss of her husband. I know this sorrow is shared by countless others across the Grantham and Stamford constituency, Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth.
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