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The head of the Royal Navy has paid a touching tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh as “a close friend to the service for over eight decades”.
Philip had close ties with the Royal Navy throughout his life, from serving during the second world war to becoming the service’s Lord High Admiral on his 90th birthday.
His connection with the naval service spanned his life, from his evacuation from Greece in HMS Calypso at just 18 months old, up to his final public engagement at the Royal Marines parade at Buckingham Palace in 2017.
His genuine empathy, affection and engagement with the Royal Navy resonated with us all.
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.
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was a constant supporter and ambassador of the armed forces.
We celebrate his life of service and offer our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family.
His Royal Highness has been a great friend, inspiration and role model for the armed forces and he will be sorely missed.
The Duke of Edinburgh served among us during the Second World War, and he remained devoted to the Royal Navy and the armed forces as a whole.
