Yorkshire Coast pays tribute to Prince Philip
People on the Yorkshire Coast are paying tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99.
People on the Yorkshire Coast are paying tribute to Prince Philip who has died at the age of 99.
The councillors and officers of Scarborough Borough Council have expressed their extreme sadness at the news of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
On behalf of the whole council and reflecting the sentiments of many of the borough’s communities, the Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, Cllr Hazel Lynskey, said:
“We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. As we reflect, with gratitude, on his selfless dedication to duty and service, our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this time of personal and national sorrow. We will send a special letter of condolence to Buckingham Palace to convey our sentiments to them directly.
“I have fond memories of The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to the borough in 2010, when he attended the official opening of Scarborough Open Air Theatre with Her Majesty The Queen. A wonderful day was had by all who attended and the Royal couple certainly seemed to enjoy the fantastic musical performances and the wonderful atmosphere created by all those who packed out the theatre to welcome them. It was a day on which lifetime memories were created and one I will always remember fondly.”
Anyone wishing to lay floral tributes in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh is welcome to do so on the lawn in the Town Hall gardens below the balcony, which is located at the side of the Town Hall buildings in Scarborough. The council kindly asks people laying flowers to stay safe and keep socially distanced from others.
The council is waiting to see whether a national e-condolence book will be set up for members of the public to sign and will share information about this if received.
Cllr Linda Wild, Town Mayor of Whitby said:
"I am sorry to hear of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts as a town council, on behalf of the people of Whitby, are with the Royal Family at this sad time."
The chairman and leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council have today paid their respects.
In a joint statement chairman of the council, Councillor Pat Smith and leader of the council, Councillor Richard Burton paid tribute to The Duke who “dedicated his life to supporting The Queen”.
The statement said:
“We are both deeply saddened to learn of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and we send our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family. They are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
“The Duke was dedicated to his family and to public service as well as supporting The Queen as she carried out her duties across the world and he will be greatly missed.”
As a mark of respect to The Duke, the Union Flag will be flown at half-mast on all council buildings until the day after his funeral.
Due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions there will be no books of condolence available across the East Riding but anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy can do so via the Buckingham Palace website – www.royal.uk
The Duke last visited the East Riding in 2009 when he accompanied The Queen when she opened the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Castle Hill.
But the most memorable visit came in 2002 as part of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee tour. The Queen and The Duke arrived by Royal Train into Beverley and attended a service for rural life at Beverley Minster, followed by a walkabout in Saturday Market.
The couple visited the college at Bishop Burton before attending a lunch, hosted by the council, at Beverley Racecourse and presenting a trophy to the winning female jockey in the Gold Jubilee Race.
The Duke also made visits to Bridlington in 1997 and Goole in 1998.
Humberside Police said:
"The thoughts and condolences of the Chief Constable, chief officers, officers and staff of Humberside Police are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
"The Union flag will fly at half-mast at our stations as a sign of respect and mourning."
North Yorkshire Chief Constable Lisa Winward said:
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh.
“There is a sombre mood across the force today and on behalf of everyone at North Yorkshire Police, I send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, at this very sad time.
“Flags at North Yorkshire Police’s premises will be flown at half-mast during the national period of mourning.”