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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has extended condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family following the death of Prince Philip and honoured the Duke of Edinburgh for his life of service and loyalty.

“Your Majesty, here in Australia, and indeed across the world, your commonwealth family join in your sorrow and your mourning and that of your family,” he said.

“But also, we give thanks for the life of who you described as your ‘strength and your stay’, your prince, Prince Philip - husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

“The Duke’s life was one of duty and of service, of loyalty and of honour.

“Memories of him will of course tell stories of his candor and a unique and forceful and authentic personality, but above all he was a man who was steadfast, who could be relied upon, always standing by his Queen”.