Born during an age where the embers of the Great War still haunted The British Empire and Europe, The Duke of Edinburgh displayed great heroism as a young man during the Second World War. In Crete, Cape Matapan, Sicily, Operation Dragoon, Operation Robson, Operation Lentil and the harrowing Battle of Okinawa, his Royal Navy service ensured the preservation of the United Kingdom and the world of free men and women. This legacy remains equally humbling and inspirational to those who fall far short of this lofty record of valour, honour and integrity.

As consort to this country’s longest reigning monarch, Prince Philip provided wisdom to a world in flux, good humour in an age where politicians became woefully humourless, steadfastness in an era of hysteria and felicity during times of uncertainty.

Throughout the world, his name and his face drew praise. He never boasted of his heroism as truly great men are rarely prone to do. But despite this, all of those who learned of his acts during the War became admirers and all of those who witnessed his charm in the flesh became convinced of his much beloved intellectual spontaneity that never waned, even with advanced age.

UKIP join with millions across the Commonwealth and beyond in keeping The Duke of Edinburgh in our prayers and in our memory.

We offer our condolences to Her Majesty.

God Save The Queen.