Bucks Free Press praised for its Prince Philip coverage

After the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on Friday, April 9, several of our reporters produced numerous articles, as well as a blog, to get reaction from all over the county.

We also explained what now happens to the Royal Family, as well as reminding residents and readers of the Prince’s previous visits to Buckinghamshire.

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The praise came from Buckingham and Conservative MP, Greg Smith, who said on Monday, April 12: “On behalf of everybody across the Buckingham constituency, I send my deepest condolences to Her Majesty and the whole royal family on the passing of His Royal Highness the Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth II siting alongside the Duke of Edinburgh as she delivers her speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London. Prince Philip's final public engagement in August 2017 (Carl

“I want to put on the record my deep admiration for all that he achieved and sacrificed throughout his life—a life of service, charity and family.

“First and foremost, he will rightly be remembered for the incredible manner in which he has supported Her Majesty the Queen.

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The Duke of Edinburgh inspecting troops outside Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour parade, in central London in August 2017 (Lipinski/PA Wire)

“In his own right, His Royal Highness completed 22,000 solo royal engagements.

“It has been wonderful to look through the collection of images from his various visits to Buckinghamshire published by the Bucks Free Press over the weekend.”

The Prince’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 3pm at Windsor Castle – the same venue as his passing.