The Basingstoke Gazette has opened this online book of condolence to collect tributes to Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99.
THE Duke of Edinburgh has visited Basingstoke many times over the years before officially retiring from public engagements in 2017.
He was the longest-serving consort in British history and was married to the Queen for more than 70 years, dedicating decades of his life to royal duty.
If would like to share a memory of Prince Philip, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message here.
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Book of condolence for Prince Philip
""Please leave your tribute to Prince Philip here - and share any memories and photos of him and his visits to Basingstoke over the years.""
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Your tribute to Prince PhilipPrince Philip.. What a amazing gentleman.. and a excellent Father and Grandfather and a wonderful consort to the Queen of England. I admire him he was always there for her and was always behind her and by her side in everything she did for the public and the commonwealth. I met the Prince and the Queen at the Garden Party when I was 18 a long time ago.... sadly no photograph. You will be sadly missed by the World and your family GOD BLESS PRINCE PHILIP.
Your tribute to Prince PhilipR .I. p Prince Philip you served the country well
Your tribute to Prince PhilipTODAY has been filled with many waves of our nations tears. “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” | Revelation 21:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” | Matthew 5:4
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TODAY has been filled with many waves of our nations tears. Your tribute to Prince PhilipOur thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Thinking of you all.
Your tribute to Prince PhilipA true gentleman stood by our queen, she will miss him terribly
Your tribute to Prince PhilipWe as a family morn the passing of Prince Philip. He represented a respected figurehead for many of our young in the tests and trials they undertook. We probably will remember him for his honest and straightforward speaking
Your tribute to Prince PhilipWe would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Queen and all the Royal Family, on the passing of HRH Prince Philip..Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Your tribute to Prince PhilipYou belonged to a time before the middle aisle became your God. Thank you for your example, wearing a poppy to the end. THANK YOU.
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