Somaliland Extends Tribute to Britain for the loss of Prince Philip

Somaliland , a former British protectorate ,has sent a tribute to the United Kingdom for the loss of Prince Philip on Friday.

Somaliland’s foreign affairs ministry, described the death of the Prince as “ a tragic loss.”

The Horn of Africa Nation noted that all their thoughts and prayers are with the UK Government, Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom. Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, died at age 99 on Friday.

His death was met with a flood of tributes from across Britain and the world. In accordance with tradition, a framed notice containing the news was also placed on the railings outside Buckingham Palace.

Philip spent 65 years supporting the queen, retiring from his public role in 2017 and staying largely out of the view since. In his active years, he helped set a new course for the monarchy, championing Britain itself, as well as environmental causes, science and technology.