Prince Philip remembered: Royals, Hollywood stars, world leaders react to his death at 99

By Wonderwall.com Editors 5:12am PDT, Apr 16, 2021

See how global royals, world leaders and Hollywood stars reacted to the sad news of the death of Britain's Prince Philip — Queen Elizabeth II's devoted husband of 73 years — on April 9, 2021… starting with granddaughter Princess Eugenie… Eugenie (center) posted a loving letter to her late grandfather on Instagram on April 14, three days ahead of his funeral. it read: "Dearest Grandpa,⁣ We all miss you. ⁣You would be so touched by all the tributes that have been shared with me the past few days. ⁣People remember sitting next to you at a dinner, or shaking your hand once, who remember you saying hello in passing, or remember how much their DofE award meant to them. ⁣I remember learning how to cook, how to paint, what to read. I remember laughing at your jokes and asking about your spectacular life and service in the navy. ⁣I remember incinerating the sausages and you swooping in to save the day.⁣ I remember your hands and your laugh and your favourite beer. ⁣I will remember you in your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren. ⁣Thank you for your dedication and love for us all and especially Granny, who we will look after for you. ⁣With all my love ⁣Eugenie"

Keep reading to see what Philip's children had to say about him following his death, plus how dozens of other royals, stars and leaders paid tribute…

Grandson Prince Harry released a loving statement about the Duke of Edinburgh on April 12 — one day after he arrived in Britain from California ahead of Prince Philip's funeral on April 17… "My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm — and also because you never knew what he might say next," the Duke of Sussex began his statement. "He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end." Harry continued, "He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, 'Oh do get on with it!' So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered — by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts." Harry ended his statement with "'Per Mare, Per Terram,'" which is the motto of the Royal Marines and is Latin for "By Sea, By Land." It appears to be a nod to Harry having taken over the Duke of Edinburgh's position as Captain General of the Royal Marines from 2017 to 2020 before he had to give it up after stepping down as a senior royal.

Prince William shared this loving statement about his grandfather on April 12… "My grandfather's century of life was defined by service — to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family. I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life — both through good times and the hardest days," the Duke of Cambridge began a loving message he posted on Instagram on April 12 alongside a previously unseen photo of his eldest son, Prince George (see it on the next slide), sitting in a carriage with great-grandfather Philip in 2015. "I will always be grateful that my wife [Duchess Kate] had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour! My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation. Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead. I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job."

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This is the photo Prince William shared on April 12 alongside his emotional statement honoring grandfather Prince Philip. The image, which was snapped by Duchess Kate, shows the Duke of Edinburgh and great-grandson Prince George atop a carriage in Norfolk, England, in 2015.

The late Duke of Edinburgh's only daughter, Princess Anne, shared this statement two days after her father's passing… "You know it's going to happen but you are never really ready. My father has been my teacher, my supporter and my critic, but mostly it is his example of a life well lived and service freely given that I most wanted to emulate. His ability to treat every person as an individual in their own right with their own skills comes through all the organisations with which he was involved. I regard it as an honour and a privilege to have been asked to follow in his footsteps and it has been a pleasure to have kept him in touch with their activities. I know how much he meant to them, in the UK, across the Commonwealth and in the wider world. I would like to emphasise how much the family appreciate the messages and memories of so many people whose lives he also touched. We will miss him but he leaves a legacy which can inspire us all."

"It was right for him. It was so gentle. It was just like somebody took him by the hand and off he went. Very, very peaceful. And that's all you want for somebody isn't it?" –Sophie, Countess of Wessex said of Prince Philip's final moments while speaking to the royal household after a church service at the Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park two days after the Duke of Edinburgh's death, as reported by ITV

"It's been a bit of a shock. However much one tries to prepare oneself for something like this, it's still a dreadful shock. And we're still trying to come to terms with that. And it's very, very sad. But I have to say that the extraordinary tributes and the memories that everybody has had and been willing to share has been so fantastic. It just goes to show that he might have been our father, grandfather, father-in-law, but he meant so much to so many other people…" –Prince Philip's youngest child, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, after a church service at the Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park two days after the Duke of Edinburgh's death, as reported by ITV

"It's a terrible loss but my father said to me on the telephone a few months ago that we're all in the same boat and we must always remember that. But occasionally we, in the family, are asked to stand up and show compassion and leadership and unfortunately with my father's death, it has brought it home to me not just our loss but actually the loss that everybody has has felt for so many people who've as it were died and lost loved ones during the pandemic. And so we are all in the same boat, slightly different circumstances because he didn't die from COVID, but we're all feeling a great sense of loss. But at the same time the tributes have been absolutely amazing, that I've seen, and the messages that I'm getting are absolutely outstanding. And I just want to say how grateful I am, we are, for these tributes. He was a remarkable man, I loved him as a father. He was so calm — if you had a problem, he would think about it. And that's the great thing that I always think about, is that he was always somebody that you could go to and he would always listen. It's a great loss. I think the way I would put it is we've lost almost the grandfather of the nation and I feel very sorry and supportive of my mother who's feeling I think more than everybody else. The queen as you would expect is an incredible stoic person, and she described his passing as a miracle, and she's contemplating, I think is the way that I would put it. She described it as this having left a huge void in her life but we, the family, the ones that are closer, are rallying around to make sure that we're there to support her. And I know that there is a huge amount of support not just for her but for everybody as we go through this enormous change." –Prince Philip's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, after a church service at the Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park two days after the Duke of Edinburgh's death, as reported by Sky News

Prince Philip's eldest son, Prince Charles, emerged from mourning one day after the Duke of Edinburgh's death to share a message with the world on video. "I particularly wanted to say that my father, for I suppose the last 70 years, has given the most remarkable, devoted service to the queen, to my family and to the country, but also to the whole of the Commonwealth," the Prince of Wales began. "As you can imagine, my family and I miss my father enormously. He was a much loved and appreciated figure and apart from anything else, I can imagine he would be so deeply touched by the number of other people here and elsewhere around the world and the Commonwealth, who also I think share our loss and our sorrow. My dear papa was a very special person who I think above all else would have been amazed by the reaction and the touching things that have been said about him and from that point of view we are, my family, deeply grateful for all that. It will sustain us in this particular loss and at this particularly sad time. Thank you."

"[My wife] Laura and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others. He represented the United Kingdom with dignity and brought boundless strength and support to the sovereign. Laura and I are fortunate to have enjoyed the charm and wit of his company, and we know how much he will be missed. We join those around the world offering heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the entire Royal Family." –former U.S. President George W. Bush

Spain's King Felipe VI — whose mother, Queen Sofia, is Prince Philip's cousin via their shared Greek royal family line — and wife Queen Letizia sent a telegram of condolence to Queen Elizabeth II that reports indicate was addressed to "Aunt Lilibet." It reads, "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of dear Uncle Philip. Filled with sorrow and sense of loss, we would like to send you our most heartfelt condolences on behalf of the government and people of Spain, and all our sympathy and support. We shall never forget the moments that we shared with him and the legacy of service and dedication to the Crown and United Kingdom by your side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family."

"I'm very saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh — alongside his extensive charitable work he was a very active patron of many of the sports organisations my father worked for & helped so many young sports men and women. He will be fondly remembered." –Mick Jagger

"We are very sad to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It was an honour to have met the Duke over the years, and have been involved in his charitable causes." –Ron Wood

'Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people." –former President Barack Obama

"1971: The Queen came to Powell River & my mom decided we'd all dress in red so as to stand out in the crowd. It worked! Prince Philip was very amused by us, and brought over the Queen. 'You must meet the red Tilly family from Texada Island!' he insisted, laughing. We liked him." –Jennifer Tilly (see the photos here)

"BBC radio just interrupted wall-to-wall #dukeofedinburgh coverage for the news, all of which is that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. Now back to the horrendously repetitive and cloying over milking of the udders of hype. Phillip would've hated it. Whatever else, he was a laugh." –Jason Isaacs

"Sad to hear of passing of Prince Phillip. I had dinner with him once and he let me use the Queen's stepstool." –Dr. Ruth Westheimer

"Very sad news about Prince Philip. He was a character. Like a very naughty grandfather. RIP. God Bless The Queen!" –Boy George

"R.I.P. Your Royal Highness Prince Philip, thank you for your unwavering commitment to our Queen and Country🙏" –Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan took down their Archewell.com website the day of Philip's death and replaced it with a message of mourning that read, "IN LOVING MEMORY OF His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE…YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED."

"My thoughts and sympathies go to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family as we join them to mourn the loss of Prince Philip. A public figure to the world but first a loving husband, father and grandfather. Today is a day to remember his life and incredible service to Britain and around the world. Rest In Peace Your Highness" –David Beckham

"Saddened to hear about the passing of Prince Philip today. My heart goes out to the Royal family during this difficult time." –Victoria Beckham

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark — one of Prince Philip's cousins — sent a personal message to Queen Elizabeth II and the Danish Royal House issued a statement that said: "Her Majesty The Queen has today sent personal condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in connection with the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip was born in 1921 as Prince of Greece and Denmark and was a great-grandchild of Christian the 9th. A portrait of Prince Philip was painted by the Australian-born artist Ralph Heimans in 2017. In the painting, Prince Philip wears the Danish Order of the Elephant."

"We are sorry to hear that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. President Carter and other heads of state dined with His Royal Highness and other members of the Royal Family on May 7, 1977, while attending the G7 Summit in London." –former President Jimmy Carter alongside a photo taken that night, seen here with Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Italy's Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti

"Prince Philip's legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped. Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time." –President Joe Biden

"The Queen and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip has been a great friend of our family for many years, a relation which we have deeply valued. His service to his country will remain an inspiration to us all. We offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the royal family and the people of the United Kingdom." –King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

"RIP Prince Philip, 99. A truly great Briton who dedicated his life to selfless public duty & was an absolute rock of devoted support to Her Majesty, The Queen, as the longest-serving royal consort to any British sovereign. A very sad day for our country. Thank you, Sir." –Piers Morgan

"Thank you for your service #rip" –Kelly Osbourne

"I always admired the way Prince Philip & the Queen conducted themselves. He was one of the most visible & supportive spouses before it was cool. He made it look dashing. I'm sure it was complicated but he stood by his wife & served his adopted country so well" –Maria Shriver

"RIP Prince Philip. Thinking of Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this time x" –Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner

"It is with great respect that we remember His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Throughout his long life, he committed himself with dedication to the British people and to his many duties and responsibilities. His lively personality never ceased to leave an unforgettable impression. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and all the members of the Royal Family." –King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands

"Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen at this profoundly sad time. Prince Philip will be fondly remembered for the encouragement he gave to so many young New Zealanders through The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award. In over 50 years of The Award in New Zealand, thousands of young people have completed life-changing challenges through the program." –New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose country is part of the British Commonwealth

"For nearly 80 years, Prince Philip served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was, in the words of Her Majesty, her 'strength and stay.' He embodied a generation that we will never see again. … Australians send our love and deepest condolences to Her Majesty and all the Royal family. The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip. God bless from all here in Australia. …" –Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose country is part of the British Commonwealth

"Over the past few years, [my wife] Melania and I were honored to have the opportunity to visit the United Kingdom. We saw firsthand how the Monarchy epitomizes and carries on the virtues of the British People — and no one did so more than Prince Philip. As we grieve his loss, we celebrate his memory and rededicate ourselves to the values to which he devoted his extraordinary life. He will be greatly missed," former President Donald Trump wrote in part upon hearing of the Duke of Edinburgh's passing. Added former first lady Melania Trump, "President Trump and I extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the people of Great Britain as the world mourns the loss of Prince Philip."

Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Queen Elizabeth II in which he wrote, "The name of His Royal Highness is associated with many important events in your country's recent history. He rightfully enjoyed respect among the British and international prestige." The Kremlin added that Russia's president wished the monarch "courage and spiritual fortitude in the face of a heavy and irreparable loss."

"By any measure, Prince Philip lived an extraordinary life — as a naval hero in the Second World War, as the man who inspired countless young people through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and, above all, as her Majesty the Queen's loyal consort. Our thoughts are with her Majesty and her family, who have lost not just a much loved and highly respected public figure, but a devoted husband and a proud and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We are a kingdom united both in grief and gratitude; grief at prince Philip's passing, and gratitude for his decade of selfless service to the county." –U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson

"Our thoughts are with Queen Elizabeth and the rest of her family. We also send our condolences to the British people." –King Harald V of Norway

"The death of Prince Philip fills me with great sorrow. His friendship to Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten. All our thoughts are with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family." –Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel

"Deeply saddened by the passing away of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, the British Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom." –King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium

"It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh today. A man of great purpose and conviction, who was motivated by a sense of duty to others, Prince Philip contributed so much to the social fabric of our country – and the world. Prince Philip will be remembered as a decorated naval officer, a dedicated philanthropist, and a constant in the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The thoughts of all Canadians are with her and the entire Royal Family as they mourn this significant loss." –Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose country is part of the British Commonwealth

"I wish to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Royal Family and the British people upon the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip who lived an exemplary life defined by bravery, a sense of duty and commitment to the youth and the environment." –France's President Emmanuel Macron

"My heartfelt condolences to the royal family in this time of grief, and especially to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has spent a lifetime by her Prince Phillip." –George Takei

"I am saddened by news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. I send my personal and deepest condolences – and those of @scotgov and the people of Scotland – to Her Majesty The Queen and her family." –Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

"Rest in peace Prince Philip. A lifetime of public service. My thoughts are with the Queen and all of the Royal Family" –Richard Branson

"My condolences on the demise of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Britain has lost a wise elder who was imbued with a unique spirit of public service. His role in promoting Pakistan-UK relations will always be remembered." –Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan

"We are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time." –first lady Jill Biden

"Thoughts are with the Royal family, especially the Queen at the very sad news of the passing of Duke of Edinburgh her husband of 73 years." –Penny Lancaster

"I express my deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip was the consummate public servant and will be much missed in Israel and across the world." –Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

"My thoughts are with the British people and the Royal Family on the passing away of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace." –India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"A great honour to have met you Sir. You lived a full life a good life. My thoughts are with the people that are left behind. May you rest in peace. #dukeofedinburgh" –Irish pop star Ronan Keating

"Our deepest sympathies and prayers to Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family and all the people of our great ally the United Kingdom. God bless Prince Philip, a man of dignity and devotion to family and country." –former Vice President Mike Pence

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss." –Queen Elizabeth II's @RoyalFamily, Prince WIlliam and Duchess Kate's @KensingtonRoyal and Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's @ClarenceHouse social media accounts