Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Buckingham Palace has today (Friday 9 April) announced that His Royal Highness Prince Philip has died.

You can see the official announcement on the Palace website.

Councillor Barbara Thomas, Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, has said:

‘On behalf of Barton-le-Clay Parish Council, we join the nation in expressing our sadness at the news of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’.

Please check the Palace website or further announcements.

You can also view the statement from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis.

An online Bedfordshire Book of Condolence for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is now available here.

The Royal Family has expressly asked that instead of floral tributes, people might consider instead giving a donation to a charity of their choice. You can read the message at www.royal.uk/donations.