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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II is being remembered today around the world after news of his death was announced by Buckginham Palace.
The Duke of Edinburgh died at Windsor Castle…just three weeks after spending a month in hospital with a heart ailment.
The Southern African Development Community is deploying a technical team to Mozambique. The Ministerial Committee of this SADC Organ will report back to the next Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, scheduled for the end of April. Thursday’s Double Troika Summit expressed condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Mozambique, particularly those families who have lost loved ones to terrorist attacks. Mark Roughton reports.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth who has died at the age of 99.
The Prime Minister said the Duke of Edinburgh had "earned the affections of generations" of people across the UK and around the world.
He spoke at Number 10 Downing Street shortly after Buckingham Palace announced the news.
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Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has died.
He was 99, and had been the Queen's constant companion for the last 73 years.
In March he spent a month in hospital being treated for a heart ailment, before returning to Windsor Castle. .
Prince Philip didn't hesitate to speak his mind on the great affairs of state.
In February 1967, as Britain faced an economic downturn, he called on the country to rally round.
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Speaking in Canada in October 1969, he offered a vigorous defense of the institution of monarchy….but said it should only continue as long as it had public support.
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Prince Philip spoke often about the threats being faced by the environment.
Speaking in 1970 at a meeting of the World Wildlife Fund, he was one of the strongest voices pushing for new regulations to control the scourge of pollution.
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The Duke of Edinburgh was known as a man who didn't mince his words … as the delegates to a World Wildlife Fund meeting heard in 1970, when he pressed for new regulations to control the scourge of pollution.
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Among the many charities and organizations he headed, he will perhaps best be remembered for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
It launched in 1955, and aimed to give young people the chance to develop skills for life.
Prince Philip discussed the scheme's work in February 1976.
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Prince Philip was a tireless advocate for a variety of causes, and championed the work of designers for more than 50 years.
The Prince Philip Designers Prize celebrates ways in which designers can improve daily life, and was one of his most treasured activities.
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The Duke of Edinburgh often spoke out about the dangers faced by nature and the environment….and was a passionate advocate for conservation.
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Speaking in 1997 in a speech that marked the 50th anniversary of his marriage to the Queen, Prince Philip remembered their early years together.
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Speaking in 1997, in a speech that marked the 50th anniversary of her marriage to Prince Philip, the Queen offered a deeply personal tribute to him.
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50 years after his wedding to the Queen, in 1997 he spoke about his experience with the institution of marriage.
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Speaking in 1997 - 50 years after his wedding to the Queen - he reflected on the trials and tribulations of his own family's life.
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Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth the second has died aged 99 - the announcement was made by Buckingham Palace.
The statement says: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.”
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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The British government is hoping to deliver a boost to public spirits with news that post-pandemic foreign holidays could resume this summer — but questions remain about whether the cost of testing will make non-essential travelling abroad unaffordable for many.
Benji Hyer has the details from London.
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Member states of the Southern African Development Community have agreed to send a technical mission to Mozambique to stop the acts of terrorism perpetrated against innocent civilians in Cabo Delgado.
The heads of state revealed SADC will not allow it to continue without a proportionate regional response.
Daniel Kijo has more.
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The Australian government is recommending people under the age of 50 not take the AstraZeneca covid vaccine.
This comes following reports from around the world, of a very small number of cases of blood clotting with a potential link to the AstraZeneca jab.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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The US's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared racism to be a serious threat to public health.
The national body Is the largest federal agency to make such a statement.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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