Prince Philip: Two-minute silence held at Aintree Racecourse
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was an honorary member of The Jockey Club
A two-minute silence has been held at Aintree in memory of Prince Philip ahead of the Grand National festival's first race.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, has died aged 99.
Jockeys competing in the races have been invited to wear black armbands.
Flags at the Merseyside racecourse were also being flown at half-mast in tribute to the duke, who was an honorary member of The Jockey Club.
Sandy Dudgeon, senior steward at The Jockey Club, said: "We received the news of The Duke of Edinburgh's death with great sadness.
"On behalf of The Jockey Club, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to our patron, Her Majesty The Queen, and all members of the Royal Family."
The Grand National Day will ago ahead on Saturday as planned following a consultation with government.
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Liverpool City Council has opened an online book of condolences., external
Acting Liverpool Mayor Wendy Simon said: "The royal couple were regular visitors over the years and many of our young people have taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and will continue to do so, in what will be a lasting legacy to Prince Philip."
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend Paul Bayes, was among others also paying their respects.
He said: "Prince Philip was a strong individual, full of character and humour, who chose for the whole of his life to use that strength and character to serve and support.
"To support the Queen and to offer service to the nation as a whole.
"He accompanied the Queen many times on visits to Liverpool and our region over the years, on each occasion enriching and encouraging our communities here.
Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm McMahon, said he "gives thanks for Prince Philip's life of loyal public service to our country, the support he has faithfully given to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family and his presence among us for so many years".
The Dean of Liverpool, Dr Sue Jones, added: "Members of the cathedral community will have fond memories of the duke accompanying Her Majesty on a number of visits to our cathedral.
"We hold the Queen and the whole Royal Family in our prayers as we join the nation in mourning his loss."
Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram posted , externalon Twitter: "On behalf of the whole Liverpool City Region condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the wider Royal Family."
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Mayor of Halton, Margaret Horabin, has also expressed her sadness.
"Through his own work His Royal Highness has supported many charities and good causes," she said.
She said his Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme had given many young people in Halton, and across the country, "the opportunity to build their self-confidence, meet new friends and learn life-changing skills".
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