TRIBUTES have poured in from around the city following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.

Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Philip's death in an official statement just after midday on Friday April 9.

Flags are being flown at half mast at County Hall and other public buildings across the county as a mark of respect to the Royal.

The Chairman of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Bob Brookes said:“It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences, on behalf of Worcestershire County Council, to Her Majesty the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family.

"Due to current COVID-19 regulations, an online book of condolence will be opened for Worcestershire residents in due course.”

The City Council is also flying the Union Flag at half-mast at the Guildhall and other buildings, and at Cathedral Square.

The Guildhall will be illuminated in purple at night during the national period of mourning and the gates have been opened to allow people to leave floral tributes.

The Mayor, Cllr Jo Hodges, said: “It is a great sadness to hear the news of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh.

“Prince Philip was a man who commanded the respect of the nation. We admired him for his illustrious wartime record, his commitment to charities and for supporting young people. Most of all, of course, we admired his remarkable support for The Queen at every stage of her reign.

“Sadly I never had the honour of meeting the Duke in person, but nonetheless I have a very strong impression of his devotion to duty, and of the nobility and insight he brought to every task he undertook.

“At this very sad time I am sure the Royal Family will find peace and comfort in the outpouring of grief from the people of Worcester and across the Kingdom.”

Harriett Baldwin MP for West Worcestershire said: “I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

"He has been a steadfast supporter of the Queen and has given a lifetime of service to this country for which we are truly grateful."

Robin Walker, Worcester MP tweeted: "Very sad to hear of the passing of HRH Prince Philip, what an incredible lifetime of service. Consider it a privilege to have met him when he visited the Faithful City in 2012. Thoughts with the family, particularly HM the Queen."

The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ said: "On behalf of the County and people of Worcestershire, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty and to the wider Royal Family at this time of profound national grief.

"We share a deep sense of loss with all in the United Kingdom and abroad as we remember with great pride and affection HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

"The Duke had been Your Majesty’s steadfast consort and a dedicated public servant for more than 70 years.

"In war and in peace, he set an unparalleled example of service not self, making an extraordinary contribution to the nation and inspiring so many of us in so many different fields.

"We are all diminished by his loss and we shall not see his like again; but his remarkable legacy has imbued the national consciousness."