Prince Philip of Britain has been given a 41-gun salute. With this, eight days of national mourning has also started in the country.
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All capitals and naval ships of the United Kingdom on Saturday extended a cannon salute to the husband of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, the late Prince Philip. Prince Philip died at the age of 99 on Friday at Windsor Castle.
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The eight-day national mourning began in the country with 41 gun salutes at London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh at a rate of one shot every minute from Saturday afternoon.
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According to the statement posted on the royal family’s website, the tradition of saluting cannon across the country on important national occasions started from at least the 18th century. According to some historical records, the cannon salute has also been given in the 14th century.
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According to the royal family’s website, guns, cannons and gunpowder began to be made on a large scale during that time. The post says that in 1901, on the death of Queen Victoria, a similar gun salute was given. He also respected the Duke’s relations with the military. The Duke worked with the British Navy during the Second World War.
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Britain’s Chief of Defense Staff General Nick Carter said, Prince was a very good friend, motivator and role model for the armed forces. We will miss them very much. He said, the Duke of Edinburgh worked with us (of the Army) during the Second World War and devoted his life to the Royal Navy and the Armed Forces. He led a good life, leaving behind a rich legacy behind the Prince. Thank you from all the soldiers, present and former.
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People are being advised to watch the gun salute from a distance and they are being broadcast on TV and online. In the wake of Corona virus infection, Buckingham Palace has requested people not to congregate in large numbers outside the palace and donate money to help the needy instead of offering flowers in memory of the Duke.
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A ‘Book of Condolence’ has been released online on the official website of the Palace. Announcing the Duke’s death on Friday, Buckingham Palace had said, “The Queen is very sadly informing her of her dear husband’s demise.” The royal family and people all over the world are mourning his departure.
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Please tell that Prince Philip was born on 10 June 1921 on the island of Corfu, Greece. He was the only child of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Ellis of Buttonburg. In 1928, at the age of seven, Prince Philip started studying in an England school.
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Prince Philip joined the Royal Navy for the first time in 1939. He served it while in the Navy during the Second War. He was also awarded the ‘Greek War Cross of Valor’ for serving in the Navy.
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In 1947, Prince Philip married Princess Elizabeth at the age of 26. He then renounced his Greek title and became a British citizen. He was later made Duke of Edinburgh by Elizabeth’s father King George IV.
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