Prince Philip - gun salutes and more tributes

Tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh have continued following his death at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle.

Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle after Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, died at the age of 99, in Windsor, near London. 10 April 2020.Reuters
People leave flowers outside Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the death of the Duke of EdinburghPA Media
A child carries a floral tribute to Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh outside Buckingham Palace, central London on 10 April 2021AFP
People queue outside Buckingham Palace after Britain's Prince Philip died at the age of 99. 10 April 2021.Reuters

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his "dear papa", the Duke of Edinburgh, saying that he and the Royal Family miss him "enormously".

Speaking from his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire, Prince Charles said over the last 70 years his father had "given the most remarkable, devoted service to the Queen, to my family and to the country, but also to the whole of the Commonwealth".

BBC News of The Prince of Wales, speaking to the media at his Gloucestershire home Highgrove

Prince Edward and Prince Andrew have visited the Queen at Windsor Castle.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the announcement on Friday April 9, of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.PA Media

Gun salutes have been fired across the UK, in Gibraltar, and at sea in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Honourable Artillery Company fire a gun salute at The Tower of London on April 10, 2021 in LondonGetty Images

The Honourable Artillery Company fired the gun salute from the bank of the River Thames near the Tower of London.

Used shells lie on the ground as The Honourable Artillery Company fire a gun salute at The Tower of London on April 10, 2021 in LondonChris Jackson via Getty Images

The gun salute by The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery took place at the Parade Ground, Woolwich Barracks, in south-east London.

The Death Gun Salute is fired by The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery to mark the passing of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Parade Ground, Woolwich Barracks in London. 10 April 2021Getty Images
The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare for the gun salute at the Parade Ground, Woolwich Barracks, London. 10 April 2020.Getty Images
Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery place empty shells into boxes in advance of firing a 41-round gun salute at Woolwich Barracks in London.PA Media

Members of the 104th Regiment Royal Artillery fired from the grounds of Cardiff Castle.

View of the first shot during a gun salute to mark the death of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, at Cardiff Castle, in Cardiff, Wales, Britain April 10, 2021.Reuters

Members of the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired a 41-round gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.

The Death Gun Salute is fired by the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery to mark the passing of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 10, 2021Getty Images
Members of the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fire a gun salute to mark the death of Britain's Prince Philip.PA Media

Soldiers from 206 Battery, 105 Royal Artillery took part in a salute at Hillsborough Castle in County Down.

Soldiers from 206 Battery, 105 Royal Artillery take part in a gun salute to the Duke of Edinburgh takes place at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.REX / Shutterstock
Military personnel wore black face coverings for the gun salute at Hillsborough Castle in County Down.

Crew members on HMS Montrose fired her Salting Gun while docked in Duqm, Oman.

HMS Montrose firing her Salting Gun in Duqm, Oman, as part of a 41 Gun salute to mark the passing of His Royal Highness Prince PhillipMOD / CROWN COPYRIGHT

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment fired from the British overseas territory's naval base.

the Royal Gibraltar Regiment fire a 41-gun salute from HM Naval Base on 10 April 2021 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar.Getty Images

Jockeys and trainers observed two minutes of silence to honour the memory of Prince Philip before the start of racing on Grand National Day at Aintree.

Jockeys and trainers observe two minutes of silence to honour the memory of Prince Philip at the racecourse in Aintree, Britain, 10 April 2021, before the start of the races on Grand National Day at the Grand National Festival in Aintree.EPA

There were periods of silence before all Premier League and English Football League matches, with players and officials wearing black armbands.

Players from Crystal Palace and Chelsea observe a two minute silence for Prince Philip at Selhurst Park, London, 10 April 2021.Reuters

Members of the public continued to leave floral tributes and cards at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Mourners lay flowers outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of The Prince Phillip, Duke of EdinburghNurPhoto / Getty Images
people gather outside Buckingham Palace a day after the passing of Britain's Prince Philip in London. 10 April 2021.EPA

People were allowed to approach the Buckingham Palace gates one-by-one to lay their flowers in an effort to reduce the size of the crowd amid coronavirus restrictions.

People gather outside Buckingham Palace a day after the passing of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in London, Britain, 10 April 2021.EPA

People have been asked not to gather at the royal residences because of the pandemic. The Royal Family has opened a book of condolence online.

Well-wishers carry floral tributes to Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the day after his death at the age of 99, outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on April 10, 2021Getty Images
Windsor Castle staff stand outside Windsor Castle, a day after the passing of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, Britain, 10 April 2021.EPA
People gather to bring flowers after Britain"s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, died at the age of 99, in Windsor, near London, Britain, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew BoyersReuters
A picture of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is placed in a window of a pub near Windsor Castle, Windsor, United KingdomREX / Shutterstock

A tribute to Duke of Edinburgh was also displayed alongside the nave at Westminster Abbey in central London.

A tribute to Duke of Edinburgh is displayed alongside the nave at Westminster Abbey in London.PA Media

Earlier in the day, the flag over the Sydney Harbour Bridge was flown at half-mast, as was the flag over Australia's Parliament House in Canberra.

he Australian flag is seen half mast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Admiralty House, in Sydney, Australia, 10 April 2021.EPA

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said memories of Prince Philip would be of his candour and of a unique, forceful and authentic personality.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Kirribilli House in Sydney, Australia, 10 April 2021.EPA

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