Flags have been lowered to half-mast at provincial government buildings across Newfoundland and Labrador to mark the passing of Prince Philip.

The Queen’s husband passed away this morning at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.

Premier Andrew Furey says flags will be lowered to half-mast and a book of condolence will be available at Government House for people to sign for the next eight days.

Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote says Prince Philip had a love for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as was evidenced by his 17 visits to the province between 1951 and 1997.

Prince Philip was also a member of the Crow’s Nest in St. John’s, and visited the club both officially, and unofficially, several times over the years.

Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements will be made “in due course.”

One of Prince Philip’s lasting legacies is the work he did in developing the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Established in the UK in 1956, and in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1974, Prince Philip developed the learning framework with one of his former teachers, and over the years has continued to have an active role within the program.

Executive Director with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Newfoundland and Labrador, Trudy Carlisle is offering her condolences to the Royal Family and calls the program one of Prince Philip’s greatest legacies.

She says it was developed with the idea in mind that every young person, regardless of ability or personal circumstance, deserves to know what it feels like to achieve something, and to be recognized for something.

“Most importantly,” says Carlisle, “what Prince Philip intended to do with the award, [was] to encourage the development of life-long habits and skills” that young people can take with them into adulthood.

Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements will be made “in due course.”

Flashback pictures, the summer of 1978 while attending MUN – Prince Philip & the Queen visited NL – in this case to turn the sod for MUN’s new QE II Library. RIP Sir. @MemorialUAlumni pic.twitter.com/iqpA4AkC7B

— Philip Wood (@BR_Mayor) April 9, 2021

Premier Andrew Furey is offering his condolences on the passing of Prince Philip.

Furey calls Philip a “true friend to Canada” who has been involved in numerous charitable causes and has left behind a “remarkable” legacy.

Furey notes that his visits to this province were always highly anticipated, showcasing Philip’s “natural warmth and affinity” for the people of the province.