9 April 2021
It was announced by Buckingham Palace on 9 April 2021 that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, had died. Over the course of his long life His Royal Highness had served the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom with duty and devotion.
In response to the news, the Reverend Dr William Adam, Deputy Secretary General of the Anglican Communion said:
“On behalf of the Anglican Communion, I express sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
“During his long life of public service His Royal Highness visited a large number of the nations where Anglicans are present; and he has worshipped in Anglican churches around the world.
“His example of duty and service and of care and concern for the environment and for young people will live on. Anglicans around the world will be united in prayer entrusting His Royal Highness to God’s love and mercy and praying for The Queen, her family and all who mourn.”
ENDS
Note: The Anglican Communion News Service is collating tributes from Anglican archbishops and senior leaders. These can be viewed at anglicannews.org.