Governor-General Expresses Condolences on the Passing of HRH Prince Philip

Statement of Condolence from the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, DSc (h.c.), PhD (h.c.), MBBS on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh 

“On behalf of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, Lady Williams and I express our grief at the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh and extend our utmost condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the other Members of the Royal Family.

His Royal Highness dedicated himself to the service of the Commonwealth and his sense of duty and commitment has been an inspiration to many. We commend the life and work of His Royal Highness and his long and distinguished support of charitable causes throughout the world.”

In respect for the life and service of HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Office of the Governor-General will open a book of condolences at Government House with the following signing schedule:

Tuesday, 13 April 2021  
9:00 am
Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams
The Honourable Prime Minister and Honourable Maria Browne
The British High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Members of the Cabinet and Members of Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament
Members of the Diplomatic Corps

Wednesday, 14 April–Friday, 16 April 2021                                                
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Members of the General Public

ALL COVID 19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED.

The Governor-General’s Flag will be flown at half-mast until the day of the funeral service of HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.