Prince Philip: Lancashire cricketers join county's tributes
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The cricketers held a two-minute silence before the afternoon session at Old Trafford
Lancashire's cricketers have paused to observe a two-minute silence as the county reacted to the Duke of Edinburgh's death.
The team and opponents Surrey held the tribute before the afternoon session of their match at Old Trafford, after it was announced Prince Philip had died.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle, said it was "a very sad day".
He said the duke had shown the country "devout faithfulness" during his life.
Lancashire County Council chairwoman Susie Charles said the authority shared the country's "deep sadness" at the prince's death.
"Thousands of people saw The Duke, along with the Queen, on many official visits, including, most recently, to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the Duchy of Lancaster," she added.
Sir Lindsay tweeted that it was "obviously a very sad day for Her Majesty, the Royal Family and the whole country".
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An Army spokesman, speaking on behalf of the Preston-based Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, said Prince Philip "was hugely significant in the armed forces, having served operationally himself for many years, and he was respected by all who served alongside him and after him".
The county's lord lieutenant Lord Shuttleworth said everyone in Lancashire "will join me in expressing our sorrow at the death", adding that Prince Philip "played a prominent role in the life of our nation for almost 75 years".
Cathedral service
He said it was a time to "recollect all the marvellous work" done by the duke, "not only at the side and in support of The Queen, but in his own right as leader and influencer of so many organisations and charities".
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan recalled the "momentous occasion" when the duke visited the borough in 2014 as the Queen distributed Maundy money at Blackburn Cathedral.
The prince visited Blackburn on Maundy Thursday 2014
Council leader Mohammed Khan said it was "very moving"
"I'm very sad to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his loved ones," he said.
A special service of thanksgiving will take place at Blackburn Cathedral.
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