Politicians Around UK To Pay Tribute To Duke Of Edinburgh

Leading politicians will meet in the UK’s parliaments and assemblies later to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

The House of Commons, the Scottish Parliament and the Sennedd are being recalled especially.

The Northern Ireland Assembly and the House of Lords will also devote today to marking the life of Prince Philip, who died on Friday, aged 99.

The Duke of York says the Queen described the death of her husband of 73 years as “having left a huge void in her life”.

Prince Andrew said his father’s death was a “terrible loss”, and his family was “rallying round” to help the Queen.

The Princess Royal, meanwhile, described her father as her “teacher, supporter and critic”.

Princess Anne – the duke’s only daughter say he left a “legacy which can inspire everyone”.

The House of Commons, which was supposed to be on its Easter break until Tuesday, is being recalled a day early, with MPs giving their tributes to the duke.

The House of Lords, which is already due to sit on today, will take part in a minute’s silence before a full day of commemoration. The day’s scheduled business will be put back to Wednesday.

Members of the Royal Family will walk behind the coffin ahead of the funeral.

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