The Prince of Wales says his father was a "very special person" whom he will miss "enormously"
Prince Philip gave "the most remarkable, devoted service", Prince Charles says, and was a "much loved and appreciated figure"
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will be held on Saturday 17 April, in Windsor, Buckingham Palace announces
It will be a ceremonial event which "very much reflects the duke's wishes"
Under coronavirus rules, 30 people can attend. Prince Harry will travel from the US
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend because of the limited numbers, Downing Street says
Gun salutes are fired across the UK, in Gibraltar and at sea in memory of the duke
People across the world continue to pay tribute after his death at the age of 99 on Friday
The Royal Family opens a book of condolence online
The website for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell organisation - which has production arms alongside a non-profit foundation - has been changed to mark the death of Prince Philip.
The front page has been given a sombre colour, along with a short message paying tribute.
Image source, Archewell
Ben Philip
BBC Scotland
Image source, PA MediaThe Lion rampant flew at half mast at Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Prince Philip’s close association with Scotland usually centred on his time spent in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.
The village of Ballater lies seven miles west of Balmoral Castle, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh holidayed every summer for decades.
Many locals today expressed their sadness. However, others were more reserved in offering their feelings - it’s well known that residents in the area are protective of their Royal neighbours.
Sheridan‘s the Butcher - which was granted a Royal Warrant in 1987 - was flying a Union flag at half mast today.
Butcher's shop Sheridan‘s flew its flag at half mast
Director John Sinclair said the Duke’s death was “very sad news” for the whole community.
He added: “The Royals are very much part of Deeside. Prince Philip was very popular and hands-on.”
Lord Lieutenant for Aberdeenshire, Sandy Manson said: “Prince Philip was passionate about the area and supportive of the local community and I’m sure he would want that legacy to continue."
Other locals expressed their frustration that he didn’t reach his milestone 100th birthday.
“Nae cake”, one man remarked.
One couple said they were fortunate to have met Prince Philip a few years ago during a walk in nearby woods. They described him as “very friendly”.
Another woman said: “He was a real character that we could all identify with. He was well-loved and we know how much he cared for the village.”
Read more about Prince Philip's close association with Scotland here.
Prince Philip was born in Greece, on the island of Corfu, but spent barely two years there before being forced to leave following a military coup.
A British warship took the infant Philip and his family into exile in Italy, beginning a journey that would end in the UK.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has shared a photo of the young Philip wearing the distinctive uniform of the Evzone Guard, a ceremonial unit that still guards the Greek parliament today.
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Reacting to the news of Prince Philip's death, leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has said “the United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip.
“He will be remembered most of all for his extraordinary commitment and devotion to the Queen.
“For more than seven decades, he has been at her side. Their marriage has been a symbol of strength, stability and hope, even as the world around them changed - most recently during the pandemic. It was a partnership that inspired millions in Britain and beyond.
“My thoughts are with the Queen, the Royal Family and the British people as our nation comes together to mourn and remember the life of Prince Philip.”
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Duke "dedicated his life to our country".
"We will always be grateful for his amazing service. We shouldn’t forget Prince Philip was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather," he said in a tweet.
Fans of the Royal Family who gather each Christmas at their Norfolk estate have spoken of their sadness at the Duke of Edinburgh's death.
Mary Relph, who has visited Sandringham on Christmas morning almost every year since 1988, said she "shed a tear" when she heard the news.
The 87-year-old said: "It's very sad, I would've loved to have seen him live to 100."
Image source, Peter GrayPeter Gray, 60, who lives with his wife Stella, 61, on the Sandringham estate in the hamlet of Babingley, said he was "at a loss".
Members of the Royal Family had spent Christmas at the estate in Sandringham for 32 years until last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Image source, EPAJockey and trainers observed a two-minute silence at Aintree racecourse
A two-minute silence was held at Aintree racecourse earlier as the sporting world joined the tributes to Prince Philip.
The Grand National will go ahead at Aintree on Saturday, with another two-minute silence to be held on the course.
Flags were flown at half-mast at a number of venues, including Wembley and all nine county cricket venues, where cricketers wore black armbands.
There will be a minute's silence before all Premier League matches this weekend and players will wear black armbands.
The duke was an honorary member of the Jockey Club and a former president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, while he was president of the Football Association between 1955-57.
The Football Association said it had sent its "deepest condolences" to the Queen and the Duke of Cambridge, who is the FA's current president.
The Commons was not due to sit on Monday, but will now meet at 14:30 to allow tributes to be paid to the Duke of Edinburgh.
The last such royal tributes were paid on the death of the Queen Mother, in 2002. In a two-hour sitting, there were set-piece speeches from the prime minister and party leaders, followed by the Father of the House, then backbenchers who had some particular connection.
In 2002 they included Labour's Oona King, recalling the Queen Mother's visits to the East End during the Blitz, and Liberal Democrat John Thurso, whose constituency covered her beloved Castle of Mey. The debate was on a motion to present a Humble Address expressing the deep sympathy of the House.
The Lords will also pay tribute to Prince Phillip after prayers at 13:00. They will be asked to agree a message of condolence to The Queen.
There will be speeches from the party leaders, the Convenor of the Crossbenchers and a Bishop. They're then planning to continue with their legislative work for the day.
The House of Lords will not sit on the day of the funeral.
From archery as a child, to polo and cricket as an adult, the first time he and the then-Princess Elizabeth were photographed together, to their wedding day - tap here for Prince Philip's life in pictures.
An online book of condolence, external has been set up on the Royal Family's official website for those who wish to offer a personal message of condolence.
A statement from the Royal Family Twitter account, external reads: "During the current public health situation, Books of Condolence will not be available for the public to sign.
"The Royal Family ask that members of the public consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes in memory of The Duke."
Former Conservative prime minister Sir John Major has released a statement to the BBC on Prince Philip's death.
"It is impossible to exaggerate the role that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has played in his lifetime of service to the Monarchy and to the United Kingdom.
"A distinguished naval officer, he was – for over seventy years – the ballast to our Ship of State.
"Modest to the core, and hating any kind of fuss or bother, he epitomised the British spirit and remained true to himself right up to the very end.
"The outpouring of affection and sadness that will follow his loss would both surprise and embarrass him, but it will be real and heartfelt.
"Our hearts go out to HM The Queen – and all members of the Royal Family – who have lost a much beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather."
Marie Jackson
At Buckingham Palace
Kalenza, centre, paid tribute to the prince
As news reaches growing numbers, the floral tributes outside the palace gates stack up.
Royal officials have asked people not to gather or lay flowers, due to the pandemic, but many people were already down here.
Resting on a Union Jack flag are some white roses and a note: A true gentleman - thank you for your devoted service to our country.
A cordon has been erected now and a one-way system to lay flowers has been installed.
People are filming the flow of mourners, arriving on bikes, with children and even on roller blades, on their mobile phones.
Kalenza Jennings, 43, from Belsize Park, brought white roses and carnations on behalf of her family after her husband texted her with the news. She came with her best friend, who’s also from Thailand.
They tell me Prince Philip is their hero. “He’s a good man and a faithful man,” says Kalenza, who’s a personal shopper at Heathrow. “We love the Queen, and we want to say we’re sorry she’s lost the man she loves.”
Image source, ReutersPrince Philip and Spain's Queen Letizia, met in London in 2017
Many of Europe's royal families are related to Prince Philip and have been paying their respects.
Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia began their statement by addressing the Queen as "Aunt Lilibet", going on to say "we are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of dear uncle Philip. Filled with sorrow and sense of loss, we would like to send you our most heartfelt condolences on behalf of the government and people of Spain".
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden said "Prince Philip has been a great friend of our family for many years, a relation which we have deeply valued" while Norway's King Harald said "our thoughts are with Queen Elizabeth and the rest of her family".
Queen Margrethe of Denmark sent a personal message - the Duke of Edinburgh was born a Danish prince, before renouncing that title ahead of his marriage.
Image source, EPAThe Duke of Edinburgh will not have a state funeral and there will be no lying-in-state, in line with his wishes, the College of Arms has said.
The college, which helps to organise state occasions, said Prince Philip will lie at rest in Windsor Castle before a royal ceremonial funeral at St George's Chapel.
The public are "regretfully" requested not to attend due to the pandemic. Covid-19 meant the funeral plans, codenamed Forth Bridge, were revised.
Read more here.
Some famous faces have been sharing their memories of meeting the Duke of Edinburgh.
Physicist and television presenter Prof Brian Cox wrote on Twitter, external: "I sat next to Prince Phillip at a lunch a few years ago and we discussed cosmology and relativity for the whole lunch - I hardly ate anything!
"He was indeed fiercely intelligent, knowledgeable about the subject and endlessly curious," he added.
Cheryl Baker, of 1981 Eurovision Song Contest winners Bucks Fizz, said she had met Prince Philip many times - but remembered one in particular.
"He asked what the letter M on my jacket stood for. 'Monde' I replied," she wrote on Twitter, external.
She recalled how the duke responded: “Oh, you have one for every day of the week, do you?”
Royal biographer Tina Brown shared an anecdote about the duke in her obituary for the New York Times.
“In more recent years, he extolled the joys of his Kindle until, disgusted by all the direct marketing of books he didn’t want to read, he threw it in the bath," she wrote, external.
In the past few minutes we've heard from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden who praised Prince Philip's “decades of devoted public service”.
“Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family,” the pair wrote in a statement.
His legacy “is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more.”
“His legacy will live on.”
Image source, PA MediaIn 1956, Prince Philip set up the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award Scheme, external, which has become one of the world's most successful youth programmes.
"Through the personal leadership and involvement of our founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the award has spread to more than 130 countries and territories and remains as relevant today as it ever was," the charity said in a statement, external.
Participants - aged between 14 and 25 - earn awards for doing volunteer work, learning physical activities and skills, and undertaking expeditions. Millions of young people globally have taken part.
Prince Philip - a keen sportsman - said he wanted to encourage a spirit of initiative, adventure and self-discipline.
He had been urged to establish the awards by his former school headmaster, Kurt Hahn, at Gordonstoun, who felt education was about more than burying your head in a book, says the BBC's David Sillito.
The charity has called for anyone involved in the DofE over the decades - including alumni and volunteers - to share their stories.
Former prime minister, Gordon Brown, has tweeted, external a response to the news:
"The whole country will be saddened by the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and wish to express their condolences to HRH The Queen today. Our deepest sympathies to Her Majesty and the Royal Family."
Former prime minister Tony Blair has released this statement:
“Our whole nation will be united in sadness at the passing of Prince Philip. He will naturally be most recognised as a remarkable and steadfast support to the Queen over so many years.
"However, he should also be remembered and celebrated in his own right as a man of foresight, determination and courage.
"He was often way ahead of his time in protection of the environment, in reconciliation between religious faiths and of course in the creation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award which remains one of the most innovative and effective programmes for the betterment of young people anywhere in the world.
"My condolences and prayers and those of my family are with Her Majesty the Queen and all the Royal Family.”
Former prime minister, Theresa May, has tweeted, external:
"All my thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and the whole Royal Family today on the loss of a devoted husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather.
"The nation and the entire Commonwealth owe Prince Philip an extraordinary debt of gratitude for a distinguished life of service to the Queen, our country and so many around the world."