“I send my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this difficult time.
“HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will be strongly remembered for his kindness and generosity through his charitable work across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and beyond.
“The tremendous Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which he created, has inspired so many young people throughout the generations to give back purposefully to their communities.
“HRH the Duke of Edinburgh leaves a legacy of an unwavering sense of duty in the selfless pursuit to help others”.