Flags at half mast in Salisbury for Duke of Edinburgh
Many remember Prince Philip's last visit to the City in 2012 for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Last updated 10th Apr 2021
Salisbury City Council express condolences upon the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The flag at Salisbury Guildhall is being flown at half-mast as a mark of respect at this sad time.
SALISBURY MAYOR
Salisbury's Mayor Cllr John Walsh has said:
"Many citizens will remember Prince Philip's last visit to the City on 1 May 2012 as part of the Diamond Jubilee Tour."
"He will long be remembered as someone who dedicated his life to this Country in so many ways, and for his commitment and devotion to the Her Majesty The Queen."
Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no book of condolences at the Guildhall.
Instead members of the public are invited to share their thoughts and memories of the Duke of Edinburgh via Wiltshire Council's special on line book of condolence which can be found here.
You are also welcome to light a candle at Salisbury Cathedral, which will be open at set times, and flowers may be laid at the West Front of the Cathedral.
SALISBURY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
The flag at Salisbury District Hospital is also flying at half mast.
In a statement from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Nick Marsden and Chief Executive Stacey Hunter said:
"We are deeply saddened by the news that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away, aged 99. The thoughts of all of us at Salisbury Hospital are with the Royal Family at this sad time."
NEW FOREST DISTRICT
The Chairman of New Forest District Council has said he's deeply saddened at the death of Prince Philip, and as a mark of respect Union Flags at their civic offices are also at half-mast.
In a statement Cllr Allan Glass said:
"On behalf of the New Forest District, I am deeply saddened by the announcement from Buckingham Palace this afternoon of the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh."
"As a mark of respect and in keeping with the protocols to mark the death of a senior official, the Union Flags at our civic offices are at half-mast."
"I am sure many of you will wish to join in with the many messages of condolence. We are awaiting the release of the official details from Buckingham Palace for how condolences may be recorded and these will be shared in due course. Due to the current restrictions, the Council will not be opening physical books of condolence at its offices."
FORDINGBRIGE FIRE STATION
The flag is also being flown at half mast outside the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service fire station in Fordingbridge: