Prince Philip: Salisbury reacts to Duke of Edinburgh's death

In Salisbury and the wider Wiltshire area, the local MP, councillors and other community figures are expressing their sadness.

Prince Philip visited the Salisbury area several times.

MORE - Updates as tributes come in for the Duke

Local photographer Simon Ward captured the Duke on his visit to Salisbury in 2012, and said it was "a pleasure". 

RIP Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

It was a pleasure to have photographed him in a more candid style during his visit with HM The Queen on 1st May 2012. 📸#PrincePhilip #dukeofedinburgh #Salisbury pic.twitter.com/LXNocTl8NZ

— Simon Ward Photography (@SimonWardPhoto) April 9, 2021

The Queen and Prince Philip visited the city on May 1, 2012 as part of their Diamond Jubileee celebrations.

In December 1970, Prince Philip also visited Boscombe Down.

Salisbury Cathedral has released this prayer on Twitter for the Duke, saying: "God of Majesty, give rest to your servant Philip".

A prayer for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/xPvMaAjyE0

— Salisbury Cathedral (@SalisburyCath) April 9, 2021

What a sad day. RIP Prince Philip. https://t.co/XkG4it1nXt

— Bridget Wayman 💙 (@bridget_wayman) April 9, 2021

South Western Ambulance service add its tributes and message of support for the royal family:

Terribly sad news, our thoughts are with the @RoyalFamily during this time. https://t.co/9PhsO3wa1S

— South Western Ambulance Service (@swasFT) April 9, 2021

While the MP for Salisbury, John Glen said he is "very sorry to hear the sad news":

Very sorry to hear the sad news of Prince Philip’s passing. He has been a rock to The Queen and the Royal Family and a tireless servant to the nation. https://t.co/dJ4TYsj7PP

— John Glen MP (@JohnGlenUK) April 9, 2021

Wiltshire Council has opened an online book of condolences for people to share their thoughts on Prince Philip: 

We are saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh and our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this sad time. We have opened an online book of condolence for people to share their thoughtshttps://t.co/4zJUJYSaHM pic.twitter.com/poZ5wDEf1V

— Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether (@wiltscouncil) April 9, 2021

Richard Gamble, Chairman of Wiltshire Council, said: “This is a very sad time for the entire country and our thoughts and prayers are with His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s family at this difficult time.

“I understand there will be many residents who would like to share their memories and I’d encourage people to write these down in our online book of condolence so we can collectively share in this important time of reflection and mourning.”

Councillor Philip Whitehead, Leader of Wiltshire Council said: "I was extremely saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

"He has been a wonderful supporter of Her Majesty the Queen and carried out his duties tirelessly. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty and the Royal Family at this very difficult time.

"I'm sure he enjoyed his visits to Wiltshire and I know people in the county will want to join me in sending condolences to his family.

"People can write down their own memories and thoughts in our online book of condolence. This will give people a place to say in their own words how Prince Philip touched their lives and to offer thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time."

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