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World reacts to Prince Philip's death

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99, the family has announced.

"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," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

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

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Prince Harry and Meghan shared a short, solemn tribute to the Prince's grandfather through their charity foundation.

In a simple sign of mourning, the Archewell Foundation's website went dark on Friday afternoon (Saturday morning AEST), with a short message.

"In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021," the message reads.

"Thank you for your service…you will be greatly missed."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle switch their website to a page in tribute to Prince Philip

Other members of the British royal family have responded to the death of Prince Philip on social media.

The Twitter and Instagram accounts for Prince Charles and Camilla, and Prince William and Kate have both shared the official announcement by the family's main account.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says flags across Australia will be flown at half mast for Prince Philip, who "embodied a generation that we will never see again."

"Australians send our love and deepest condolences to her Majesty and all the Royal family," Mr Morrison said in a statement tonight.

"The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip. God bless from all here in Australia."

Prince Philip "was no stranger to Australia", having visited more than 20 times and presided as patron or president of almost 50 Australian organisations.

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Given his own naval service, Prince Philip also had a strong connection with the Australian Defence Force.

"For 65 years, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme has encouraged over 775,000 young Australians to explore their leadership potential," the Prime Minister said.

"Forty thousand young Australians are currently participating in the program."

Further details about Australia's remembrance of Prince Philip will be announced over coming days.

READ MORE: What happens in the days after Prince Philip's death?

World leaders

WASHINGTON — Former US President Barack Obama said his thoughts were with the Queen, her family and the British people.

"Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater," Mr Obama said on Twitter.

US President Joe Biden said "Prince Philip's legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavours he shaped".

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"Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time," Mr Biden said on Twitter.

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered their condolences.

"Hillary and I mourn the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and we join people from all around the world in giving thanks for his remarkable life of service.

"We enjoyed every opportunity we had to visit with him through the years and will always be deeply grateful for the kindness he showed us."

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LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke outside 10 Downing Street, saying "Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world.

"He was the longest-serving consort in history, one of the last surviving people in this country to have served in the Second World War, at Cape Mattapan, where he was mentioned in dispatches for bravery, and in the invasion of Sicily, where he saved his ship by his quick thinking."

The Prime Minister described Prince Philip as "an environmentalist, and a champion of the natural world long before it was fashionable".

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PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron offered his "sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the royal family and the British people upon the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, who lived an exemplary life defined by bravery, a sense of duty and commitment to the youth and the environment."

MADRID — The Spanish royal family expressed their "deep sorrow" at the death of "our dear uncle Philip".

Members of the two royal households are related as descendants of Britain's Queen Victoria.

The Spanish royals say they would never forget the moments shared with the Duke of Edinburgh "nor his legacy of service and dedication to the Crown and the United Kingdom".

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, on an official visit to Senegal, also sent his condolences on behalf of the government.

WARSAW — Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, said he received the news of Prince Philip's death with "great sadness and regret."

His death is an "irretrievable loss for the United Kingdom, for the Commonwealth and for the entire international community".

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Duda noted people in Poland "still keep fond memories from the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Warsaw in 1996."

VALLETTA, Malta — The prime minister and president of Malta, a British Commonwealth country, expressed their sorrow at the death of Prince Philip, who was stationed in Malta early in his marriage to Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Philip handed over the formal independence documents to Malta's prime minister in September 1964, ending 165 years of British rule.

Prime Minister Robert Abela recalled the prince had "made Malta his home and returned here so often. Our people will always treasure his memory. Our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and to the @Royalfamily."

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President George Vella conveyed his "heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty." He included in his tweet a photograph of the Queen and Philip during a 2015 state visit to Malta.

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a condolences telegram to the Queen that Prince Philip was respected at home and around the world.

"Many important events in the modern history of your country are associated with the name of His Royal Highness," the message said, according to the Kremlin. "He rightfully enjoyed respect among the British and international authorities."

The Russian Embassy in London also posted a condolences message, noting Philip was the great-great-grandson of Russian Czar Nicholas I.

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ROME — Italian President Sergio Mattarella recalled Philips admiration for Italy's artistic and cultural treasures and noted the prince had "always demonstrated sincere friendship toward the Italian people".

"The memory is alive in multitudes of people around the world of a figure who for over 70 years offered with exemplary dedication his service to the crown and the United Kingdom, accompanying the evolution of his country with an open an innovative spirit."

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Notable Australians pay tribute

Margaret Beazley, the Governor of New South Wales, said Prince Philip would be remembered for "his remarkable legacy of bravery, loyalty and steadfast public service".

"His Royal Highness made many visits to Australia. His ability to connect with Australians through his humour and appreciation of our character meant that he was widely and warmly received.

"His Royal Highness was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We mourn his passing."

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Australian premiers have joined the list of politicians and dignitaries paying tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian hailed the royal's "strong and lengthy relationship with NSW".

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Prince would be remembered fondly in her state.

"I send condolences on behalf of all Queenslanders to Buckingham Palace regarding the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of Edinburgh is a much loved and respected member of the Royal Family and will be remembered fondly in Queensland," Ms Palaszczuk said in a statement.

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Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Prince Philip's death would be mourned by millions.

"I have fond memories of spending time with Prince Philip during his visit to Australia at the time of CHOGM in Perth. While a man of duty, he had a sense of fun. His loss will be mourned by the Queen, his family and millions around the world."