{"id":111677,"date":"2021-04-09T19:30:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/?p=111677"},"modified":"2021-04-09T19:30:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:30:39","slug":"trump-says-prince-philips-death-is-irreplaceable-loss-for-great-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/politics\/trump-says-prince-philips-death-is-irreplaceable-loss-for-great-britain\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump says Prince Philip's death is 'irreplaceable loss for Great Britain'"},"content":{"rendered":"
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London-based senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot on Prince Phillip’s death.<\/p>\n
Former President Donald Trump remembered the late Prince Philip on Friday as “a man who embodied the noble soul and proud spirit” of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at Windsor Castle Friday morning at the age of 99. He and Queen Elizabeth II had been married for 73 years.<\/p>\n
Trump issued a statement Friday saying he and Melania send their deepest condolences to the Queen, the Royal Family and the British people. <\/p>\n
GEORGE W. BUSH: PRINCE PHILIP \u2018BROUGHT BOUNDLESS STRENGTH AND SUPPORT\u2019 TO THE QUEEN<\/strong><\/p>\n “This is an irreplaceable loss for Great Britain, and for all who hold dear our civilization,” Trump said in the statement. <\/p>\n <\/picture>\n \n In this June 1, 2020 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose for a photo in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, ahead of his 99th birthday on Wednesday, June 10. He continued: “Prince Philip defined British dignity and grace. He personified the quiet reserve, stern fortitude, and unbending integrity of the United Kingdom.”<\/p>\n Trump said Prince Philip was respected around the world and served as an “exceptional example” of service, constancy and patriotism.<\/p>\n QUEEN ELIZABETH TO ENTER 8 DAYS OF MOURNING FOLLOWING PRINCE PHILIP’S DEATH<\/strong><\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth II will now enter an official mourning period of eight days.<\/p>\n The 94-year-old reigning monarch will halt royal duties. Affairs of state have also been paused and no laws will be given royal assent.<\/p>\n Fox News’ Melissa Roberto contributed to this report. <\/em><\/p>\n
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