Following the sad news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99, the Mayor of Knowsley, Cllr Frank Walsh has led the tributes from Knowsley.
He said:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. On behalf of everyone in the borough of Knowsley, I extend deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to her Majesty The Queen and all of the members of the Royal Family.
“In his lifetime, the Duke contributed so much to the nation, not least of which was The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a programme designed to build the confidence and resilience of young people and one which I know a great many young people in our borough have taken part in, and benefitted from.
“As a mark of respect we will be flying the Union Flag at half-mast and we will be opening an online book of condolence so that residents can express their own tributes to the Duke.”
Knowsley pays tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh
The Union Flag is being flown at half mast in Kirkby and Huyton, and will remain so until 8am on Sunday 18 April, the day after the funeral.
In accordance with the wishes of the Royal Family, mourners are asked not to lay flowers in public places. Instead, you may consider giving a donation to your choice of charity. There is no official charity you are asked to support in memory of the Duke, but if you are unsure you may consider The Duke of Edinburgh Award Charity or the Mayor of Knowsley’s Charity, which this year is supporting Willowbrook Hospice.
A special service will take place at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday, 18 April, 2021 at 3pm. This will be by attendance only in order to meet COVID guidelines, but it will be streamed live online via YouTube.
Read or sign an online Book of Condolence
The Royal Family has opened an online book of condolence for the nation, which you’ll find at https://www.royal.uk/.
You’ll also find our online book of condolence for Knowsley below. If you would like to record your thoughts, memories or just express your condolences, please leave an entry. Terms and conditions for contributions apply.
58 entries.
wrote on September 19, 2022
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11:36 pm
R.I.P. Your majesty you served us well, your smile will always shine even now you have left us you will be forever in our hearts. Thank you
R.I.P. Your majesty you served us well, your smile will always shine even now you have left us you will be forever in our hearts. Thank you... Collapse
wrote on September 19, 2022
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10:59 pm
Rest in peace your majesty You served our great nation for 70 long years You will always be in our hearts God bless you God bless our nation
Rest in peace your majesty
You served our great nation for 70 long years
You will always be in our hearts
God bless you
God bless our nation... Collapse
You served our great nation for 70 long years
You will always be in our hearts
God bless you
God bless our nation... Collapse
wrote on September 19, 2022
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8:43 pm
HRH Queen Elizabeth II Thankyou for your life long humble service and commitment to your vow, which has helped bless our Country with stability and diplomacy. Thank you for being a clear example of what it is to follow Jesus and to love our neighbour as well as blessing us with your love and zest for life, together with a sprinkle of fun. Let us grieve, but also as those with hope.
HRH Queen Elizabeth II Thankyou for your life long humble service and commitment to your vow, which has helped bless our Country with stability and diplomacy. Thank you for being a clear example of what it is to follow Jesus and to love our neighbour as well as blessing us with your love and zest for life, together with a sprinkle of fun. Let us grieve, but also as those with hope.... Collapse
wrote on September 19, 2022
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10:00 am
I had the honour and privilege to serve "The Boss" for 10 years when I served in the RAF. What a remarkable human being she was - I doubt any monarch will ever compare! RIP your Majesty, you have earned your rest.
I had the honour and privilege to serve "The Boss" for 10 years when I served in the RAF. What a remarkable human being she was - I doubt any monarch will ever compare!
RIP your Majesty, you have earned your rest.... Collapse
RIP your Majesty, you have earned your rest.... Collapse
wrote on September 18, 2022
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5:06 pm
Rest now Your Majesty. You have looked after our country and its people with love and respect for 70 years. You continued to do your duty right until the very end with unrivalled dignity. Rest in peace with your Phillip. Thank you 💞
Rest now Your Majesty. You have looked after our country and its people with love and respect for 70 years. You continued to do your duty right until the very end with unrivalled dignity. Rest in peace with your Phillip.
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Thank you 💞... Collapse
wrote on September 18, 2022
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5:06 pm
My dear queen may God bless you and keep you safe you will be joining the love of your life may you both go on your special journey together hand in hand. You have been an inspiration to your family and the would you will be missed by so many people one way and another. Now you will be a shining star in the sky. Thankyou ❤️ xxx
My dear queen may God bless you and keep you safe you will be joining the love of your life may you both go on your special journey together hand in hand. You have been an inspiration to your family and the would you will be missed by so many people one way and another. Now you will be a shining star in the sky. Thankyou ❤️ xxx... Collapse
wrote on September 18, 2022
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12:57 pm
Thank you, for who you were. For what you brought t us all. For your steadfast commitment to your country, Commonwealth and all who lived under your guidance. Rest in Peace with your beloved Prince Philip. You will both be sorely missed
Thank you, for who you were. For what you brought t us all. For your steadfast commitment to your country, Commonwealth and all who lived under your guidance. Rest in Peace with your beloved Prince Philip. You will both be sorely missed... Collapse
wrote on September 16, 2022
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10:49 pm
Thank you to our wonderful Queen and dedication you have given us, rest in peace. May King Charles do you proud.
Thank you to our wonderful Queen and dedication you have given us, rest in peace. May King Charles do you proud.... Collapse
wrote on September 16, 2022
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2:05 pm
Thankyou for being our lovely queen may you rest in peace with prince philip xx
Thankyou for being our lovely queen may you rest in peace with prince philip xx... Collapse
wrote on September 16, 2022
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11:05 am
R.I.P your majesty, Thank you for all your dedication to our country, May you rest with your beloved husband, long live the King.
R.I.P your majesty, Thank you for all your dedication to our country, May you rest with your beloved husband, long live the King.... Collapse
wrote on September 16, 2022
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8:38 am
Your highest majesty thank you for your years of service, dedication, wisdom and loyalty you have shown your subjects most of your life from such a young and tender age Thankyou for being our guiding light, rest peacefully ma'am with your beloved Phillip Sending strength, prayers and love to your family. Thank you God Save The King
Your highest majesty
thank you for your years of service, dedication, wisdom and loyalty you have shown your subjects most of your life from such a young and tender age
Thankyou for being our guiding light, rest peacefully ma'am with your beloved Phillip
Sending strength, prayers and love to your family. Thank you
God Save The King... Collapse
thank you for your years of service, dedication, wisdom and loyalty you have shown your subjects most of your life from such a young and tender age
Thankyou for being our guiding light, rest peacefully ma'am with your beloved Phillip
Sending strength, prayers and love to your family. Thank you
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wrote on September 15, 2022
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8:40 pm
Thoughts and prayers to HM the King and his family for their sad loss and respect to Her Majesty for 70 years of dedicated service to the nation. Now reunited with your "strength and stay" Thank you ma'am. RIP
Thoughts and prayers to HM the King and his family for their sad loss and respect to Her Majesty for 70 years of dedicated service to the nation. Now reunited with your "strength and stay" Thank you ma'am. RIP... Collapse
wrote on September 15, 2022
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11:40 am
You served us all your life, your devotion was ever present even at the end. May you rest in peace reunited with Philip and all your family God bless you
You served us all your life, your devotion was ever present even at the end. May you rest in peace reunited with Philip and all your family God bless you... Collapse
wrote on September 15, 2022
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10:58 am
Thank you for your long and dignified service to your country and many others. Your work now is done, RIP with your beloved husband. You will be greatly missed.
Thank you for your long and dignified service to your country and many others.
Your work now is done, RIP with your beloved husband. You will be greatly missed.... Collapse
Your work now is done, RIP with your beloved husband. You will be greatly missed.... Collapse
wrote on September 14, 2022
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5:30 pm
I had the honor of serving HRH Queen Elizabeth II when I was in my teens and it was a great privilege. My Father was presented to HRH and he said she was kind, considerate and very knowledgeable about his line of work. Rest In Peace Your Majesty. Thankyou for your long and devoted service to our country. My thoughts and prayers are with King Charles III and his family.
I had the honor of serving HRH Queen Elizabeth II when I was in my teens and it was a great privilege. My Father was presented to HRH and he said she was kind, considerate and very knowledgeable about his line of work. Rest In Peace Your Majesty. Thankyou for your long and devoted service to our country.
My thoughts and prayers are with King Charles III and his family.... Collapse
My thoughts and prayers are with King Charles III and his family.... Collapse
wrote on September 14, 2022
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9:30 am
HRH Queen Elizabeth II You have always been and continue to be an inspiration to us all, During the good times and the bad. We will think of you when we are feeling sad. A moment in history that has never been known It's seventy years since you came to the throne. Throughout your long and exceptional life You have served us all not only as our Queen but also as a Mother and a Wife. The Nation's Grandmother you are & will always be truly missed. We've laughed and we've cried since the day that you died. Thank you Your Majesty for your constant dedication and selfless devotion. I wish I could bottle it as a Regal potion. You were so elegant, loyal and very forgiving. You have shown us all that life is for living. Now that you have gained your Angel wings. We'll laugh when we remember the funny things Memories of you will never fade. I laugh when I see a jar of Marmalade After your meeting with Paddington Thank You Ma'am for everything that you have done As we slowly move forward under the reign of your eldest Son. Thank You Your Majesty for a... Read more
HRH Queen Elizabeth II
You have always been and continue to be an inspiration to us all,
During the good times and the bad.
We will think of you when we are feeling sad.
A moment in history that has never been known
It's seventy years since you came to the throne.
Throughout your long and exceptional life
You have served us all not only as our Queen but also as a Mother and a Wife.
The Nation's Grandmother you are & will always be truly missed.
We've laughed and we've cried since the day that you died.
Thank you Your Majesty for your constant dedication and selfless devotion.
I wish I could bottle it as a Regal potion.
You were so elegant, loyal and very forgiving.
You have shown us all that life is for living.
Now that you have gained your Angel wings.
We'll laugh when we remember the funny things
Memories of you will never fade.
I laugh when I see a jar of Marmalade
After your meeting with Paddington
Thank You Ma'am for everything that you have done
As we slowly move forward under the reign of your eldest Son.
Thank You Your Majesty for a job well done.
My thoughts and prayers are with your children and their families... Collapse
You have always been and continue to be an inspiration to us all,
During the good times and the bad.
We will think of you when we are feeling sad.
A moment in history that has never been known
It's seventy years since you came to the throne.
Throughout your long and exceptional life
You have served us all not only as our Queen but also as a Mother and a Wife.
The Nation's Grandmother you are & will always be truly missed.
We've laughed and we've cried since the day that you died.
Thank you Your Majesty for your constant dedication and selfless devotion.
I wish I could bottle it as a Regal potion.
You were so elegant, loyal and very forgiving.
You have shown us all that life is for living.
Now that you have gained your Angel wings.
We'll laugh when we remember the funny things
Memories of you will never fade.
I laugh when I see a jar of Marmalade
After your meeting with Paddington
Thank You Ma'am for everything that you have done
As we slowly move forward under the reign of your eldest Son.
Thank You Your Majesty for a job well done.
My thoughts and prayers are with your children and their families... Collapse
wrote on September 14, 2022
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8:04 am
Thank you for all that you did for our country, Rest in Peace, God save the Queen.
wrote on September 13, 2022
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2:05 pm
To our late Queen Elizabeth 11. Thank you for your 70 years Service. May you know rest in peace with your husband Phillip.
To our late Queen Elizabeth 11. Thank you for your 70 years Service.
May you know rest in peace with your husband Phillip.... Collapse
May you know rest in peace with your husband Phillip.... Collapse
wrote on September 13, 2022
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1:57 pm
Thank you for your devoted Service Ma'am. May you Rest in Perfect Peace. God Bless Queen Elizabeth 11, and God Save The King.
Thank you for your devoted Service Ma'am. May you Rest in Perfect Peace. God Bless Queen Elizabeth 11, and God Save The King.... Collapse
wrote on September 13, 2022
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11:28 am
The sad news of the death of the Queen touches all of us in many different ways. In my small number of encounters with the Queen, I witnessed how she cared deeply and sincerely about our country, our people, and the important role she filled in the Commonwealth It is, perhaps, unfashionable these days to talk about duty and responsibility: our duty and responsibilities to our country and to each other. The Queen was a shining example in the way she embodied the ideal of the duty and the huge responsibilities she carried on her shoulders. Heartfelt thanks for her long and distinguished service to our country.
The sad news of the death of the Queen touches all of us in many different ways.
In my small number of encounters with the Queen, I witnessed how she cared deeply and sincerely about our country, our people, and the important role she filled in the Commonwealth
It is, perhaps, unfashionable these days to talk about duty and responsibility: our duty and responsibilities to our country and to each other. The Queen was a shining example in the way she embodied the ideal of the duty and the huge responsibilities she carried on her shoulders.
Heartfelt thanks for her long and distinguished service to our country.... Collapse
In my small number of encounters with the Queen, I witnessed how she cared deeply and sincerely about our country, our people, and the important role she filled in the Commonwealth
It is, perhaps, unfashionable these days to talk about duty and responsibility: our duty and responsibilities to our country and to each other. The Queen was a shining example in the way she embodied the ideal of the duty and the huge responsibilities she carried on her shoulders.
Heartfelt thanks for her long and distinguished service to our country.... Collapse