We have been heartened to see so many flags flying at half-mast, in our corner of the world, in honour of Prince Philip. It has been a reminder of the respect held for him internationally; itself a reflection of the respect he had for other nations, races and cultures. We are grateful for his life spent in the service of our country. Our thoughts, especially today, are with Her Majesty the Queen as she adjusts to life without her husband of 73 years.
Union Jack flying at half-mast at the Ulster Tower in honour of Prince Philip
South African and French flags flying at half-mast at the South African Memorial, Delville Wood, in honour of Prince Philip
Australian and French flags flying at half-mast at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, in honour of Prince Philip
South African and French flags flying at half-mast at the South African Memorial, Delville Wood, in honour of Prince Philip
American, British, Australian, French and Canadian flags flying at half-mast in honour of Prince Philip, at the Australia Corps Memorial, Le Hamel
Union Jack flying at half-mast, in honour of Prince Philip, at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
Australian flag flying at half mast at the site of the windmill at Pozières
Australian and French flags flying at half mast at the Australian National Memorial at Villers- Bretonneux
Australian and French flags flying at half mast at the Australian National Memorial at Villers- Bretonneux
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