Gun salutes to be fired across UK to mark death of Philip
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Gun salutes to be fired across the UK to mark death of Prince Philip
The public is being encouraged to observe the gun salutes, which will be broadcast online and on television, from home (Image: Adrian Dennis/PA Wire)
Gun salutes marking the death of the Duke of Edinburgh are to take place across the UK, in Gibraltar and at sea.
Saluting batteries will fire 41 rounds at one round every minute from midday in cities including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, as well as Gibraltar and from Royal Navy warships, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Gun salutes have been fired to mark significant national events since as early as at least the 18th century.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shared a message in the wake of Prince Philip s death, saying the Duke of Edinburgh will be greatly missed. The husband to Queen Elizabeth II and patriarch of Britain s royal family died Friday at 99, Buckingham Palace said. Set on a full-screen dark background, the message reads: In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021. Thank you for your service. you will be greatly missed. According to CNN, saluting batteries will fire 41 rounds at one round per minute across the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and on British navy ships at sea on noon on Saturday, to mark the death of Britain s Prince Philip, the British Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Friday.