Adver readers have shared their tributes to Prince Philip on social media. 

The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty the Queen were married for nearly 74 years.

They had together four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Prince Philip was only months away from his 100th birthday in June when he died. 
Tributes have flooded in from readers on our Facebook page following the announcement from Buckingham Palace... 

Christine Pienaar: “RIP Prince Philip, you made your mark on the world that will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Queen and all the Royal family at this time.

Annette Duffy: “So very sad to hear the news of his passing. RIP Prince Philip. My thoughts are with the Queen and the Royal family at this sad time.”

Hayley Louise Trinder: “Thank you for all your years of service, sleep well Prince Philip. Thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen today.”

Adam Hunt: “A sad loss for the nation and for the world. Thoughts with the royals and his extended family at this sad time.”

Lyn Giles Saunders: “Thank you for your service Prince Philip, may god bless you and your family you are leaving behind. RIP.”

Pat Davis: “Such a sad time for the Queen and all the royal family. She has lost a husband of over 70 years and her greatest friend. RIP Prince Philip, a huge loss to us all.”

Helena Williams Bowie: “Thank you for your lifetime of service.”

Nik O’Sullivan: “My thoughts go out to the Queen and the rest of the royal family.”

Graham Stobbs: “A sad day for a nation a family and a loved one.”

Janice Murdoch: “RIP Prince Phillip. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Queen and all the Royal family at this time.”

Noreen Kearns: “Rip Prince Philip. Sad day for all and the loss of a great man.”

Tamara Hurwood: “RIP Prince Philip, my condolences to all the royal family on this sad day.”

Heike Hintzen: Condolences to her majesty the Queen and the royal family. RIP Prince Philip, thank you for your service to Queen and country.”

Michelle Guy: “RIP Prince Philip, Britain has lost a great man who has done so much for our country and our Queen.”

Liz King: “Very sad news, my thoughts are with the queen and her family.”

Shirley Allen: “RIP Prince Phillip, you will be sadly missed by us all. God bless our Queen, and her family at this sad time.”

Maria Lynch:”Condolences to HM the Queen and the royal family. Thank you for your commitment to the country.”