St Helens pays tribute to Prince Philip after his death aged 99

Prince Philip has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace confirmed this morning.

He was due to celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10, this year.

The Duke of Edinburgh had since returned home after a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.

The news of his death was announced in a statement on Twitter by Royal Family on behalf of the Queen.

It said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

The flags at St Helens Town Hall and Earlestown Town Hall are being flown half mast in respect of the Prince, who is the longest serving royal consort.

The Mayor of St Helens Borough Council, Cllr Paul McQuade, led the local tributes, saying: "On behalf of St Helens Borough Council I would like to express condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

"The Duke visited St Helens in 1977 as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations. As a mark of respect we are flying the Town Hall Union Flag at half-mast."

Other town leaders took to social media to share their condolences.

People across St Helens Borough will mourn the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh.

He led a remarkable life of service, duty & dedication to the country & The Queen.

We send our condolences to Her Majesty & the Royal Family.

(Picture: Royal visit to St Helens Town Hall, 1954) pic.twitter.com/zUzC6yS750

— Conor McGinn MP (@ConorMcGinn) April 9, 2021

Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country. From serving in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, to supporting The Queen for so many decades. May he now rest in peace. My thoughts are very much with The Queen and the Royal Family at this time. pic.twitter.com/kheTMYlYrm

— Marie Rimmer MP (@MarieRimmer) April 9, 2021

The Union flag at #StHelens town hall is flying at half mast as a mark of respect and condolence following the sad news that HRH Prince Philip has passed away. A book of condolence will be available shortly. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/7mitAG2mux

— David Baines #StHelensTogether (@davidebaines) April 9, 2021

The thoughts of everyone connected with St Helens Borough Council and St Helens Labour are with Her Majesty and members of the Royal Family at this sad time for them and indeed for our whole country 🇬🇧

— David Baines #StHelensTogether (@davidebaines) April 9, 2021

It is sad to hear of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip.

Even purely as a family, it’s a difficult time for such a thing to happen. My most sincere thoughts go to HM The Queen and her family.

The flag will be set to half mast on Earlestown Town Hall 🇬🇧 https://t.co/BYKHD922Wq

— Sev Gomez-Aspron 🇬🇧 (@superseveriano) April 9, 2021

St Helens Borough sends its condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, following the sad death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

An online Book of Condolence has been opened and the Union flag is flying at half-mast above St Helens Town Hall.https://t.co/nRbJ0MZ1cH pic.twitter.com/QfitZ15xn6

— St Helens Borough Council (@sthelenscouncil) April 9, 2021