Chief Minister pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Fri, 09 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has paid tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who passed away at the age of 99 today.

The Chief Minister said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh."

"Throughout his life the Duke of Edinburgh had a profound impact on national life, including here in the Isle of Man, not least through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards."

"His Royal Highness visited the Island on a number of occasions and many in our community will have fond memories of meeting him."

"On behalf of the Isle of Man Government I extend my sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and to the whole of the Royal Family."