HRH Prince Philip was towering figure: PM Gaston Browne

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne on Tuesday signed the book of condolences for HRH Prince Philip.

Governor General Rodney Williams and Lady Williams and British Resident Commissioner, Lindsy Thompson also joined PM Browne in signing the book of condolences in regard for the life and service of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who completed his journey of life last Friday at Windsor castle.

While writing his message in the book of condolences, Prime Minister Browne said that HRH The Prince Philip, was a towering figure who worked tirelessly over seven decades to empower the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

On Tuesday, Members of the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda and the Lower and Upper Houses of parliament, members of the diplomatic corps and the general public also had the opportunity to sign the book of condolences.

Prince Philip was recently discharged from hospital died in sleep on Friday morning at Windsor Castle. The news of his death was declared by the Queen Elizabeth II on the official twitter account of the Royal Family.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people in the UK will not able to sign the book of condolences, however they have been given an oppertunity to sign out the message online.