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HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

10 June 1921 - 9 April 2021

It is with the utmost sadness that we learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness 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. He was made Field Marshal of the British Army in 1953, a rank he held until his death, and he enjoyed strong lifelong connections with many British and Commonwealth services, regiments and corps. His loss is deeply felt and our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.

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England

North of England

Nick Pritchard 01772 703000 (Preston & York)

Tim Zillessen 01748 872260 (Catterick)

 

Central England 

Belinda Steel 07917 520716

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London

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South West England

Tammy Dixon 01980 656422

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South East England

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Sarah Hyde 01252 347754 (SE West)

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Wales

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Scotland

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Paul Duckmanton 0131 310 4880

Northern Ireland

Gary Hill 02892 261124

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Germany

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