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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:
    "It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh.
  • "Prince Philip maintained a special relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces and over the years became ColonelinChief of six Canadian units.
  • In 2011, he was named honorary general of the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as honorary admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy.
  • "Prince Philip was a man of great purpose and conviction, who was motivated by a sense of duty to others.