'EXEMPLARY LEGACY': Premier Ford dotes on late Prince Philip
"Prince Philip was a devoted husband of more than 73 years, father, grandfather, war hero and public servant," Ford said in a statement
Author of the article:Antonella Artuso
Publishing date:Apr 09, 2021 • 1 day ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip finished their Canadian tour at Ontario Legislature building at Queen's Park in July 2010.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip finished their Canadian tour at Ontario Legislature building at Queen's Park in July 2010. PHOTO BY JACK BOLAND /TORONTO SUN FILES
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Ontario lowered flags at Queen’s Park and all other provincial buildings to half-mast Friday in response to the death of Prince Phillip.
Premier Doug Ford offered condolences on behalf of all Ontarians to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family.
“Prince Philip was a devoted husband of more than 73 years, father, grandfather, war hero and public servant,” Ford said in a statement.
“He leaves behind an exemplary legacy of outstanding service to society that reaches around the globe, especially through his Duke of Edinburgh Awards, an international program founded in 1956 that encourages youth to develop their highest potential in all areas of life.”
The flags will fly at half-mast until his funeral or memorial service, though the BBC reported that Prince Philip will not have a state funeral and there will be no lying-in-state, according to the College of Arms.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory offered his condolences on behalf of the city that Prince Philip visited 20 times.
“Prince Philip had a lengthy history of public service to the Commonwealth, particularly Canada,” Tory said in a statement.
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“Whether it was speaking at the Toronto Board of Trade in 1951 or surprising all with a visit to Toronto in 2013 at age 91 to present a ceremonial flag to the Royal Canadian Regiment’s 3rd Battalion, Prince Philip had a strong connection to our city.”
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The mayor requested that all flags be flown at half-mast on official flag poles at Toronto City Hall, Old City Hall, the Civic Centres, Metro Hall and all City of Toronto facilities, parks and vessels until the funeral.
Prince Philip first visited Toronto in 1951 and was in the city as recently as 2013 for the “Presentation of Colours to the Royal Canadian Regiment at Queen’s Park and to receive his insignia as Extra Companion of the Order of Canada and Extra Commander of the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General at Royal York,” a city statement said.
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"Prince Philip was a devoted husband of more than 73 years, father, grandfather, war hero and public servant," Ford said in a statement
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