Presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush lead US tributes to Prince Philip

Presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush lead US tributes to Prince Philip and 'the charm and wit of his company' after his death at the age of 99

• Former Presidents George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter led the U.S. in paying tribute to Price Philip, who died overnight at the age of 99
• 'Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others,' Bush said of Philip
• Carter's Presidential Library released a photo of him and other heads of state dining with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the 1977 G7 Summit in London
• President Joe Biden and other former president have not yet commented

By KATELYN CARALLE, U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 23:52 AEST, 9 April 2021 | UPDATED: 04:27 AEST, 10 April 2021

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Former Presidents George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter expressed their condolences Friday morning in paying tribute to Prince Phillip after news broke of his death.

'Laura and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh,' Bush sent in a statement from himself and former first lady Laura Bush.

'Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others,' he continued in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's husband. 'He represented the United Kingdom with dignity and brought boundless strength and support to the sovereign.'

 

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A statement from Carter's Presidential Library states: 'We are sorry to hear that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.'

 

Both Bush, 74, and Carter, 96, met with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip when they were in office.

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Former Presidents George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter led the U.S. in paying tribute to Price Philip, who died overnight at the age of 99

 

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Carter's Presidential Library released a photo of him and other heads of state dining with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the G7 Summit in London in 1977

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Here Bush shakes hands with Philip, as Queen Elizabeth II and then-first lady Laura Bush stand by their side, during a state visit to London in 2003

Carter's library included an image of him and other heads of state dining with them in May 1977 during the G7 Summit in London.

Bush also remembered: 'Laura and I are fortunate to have enjoyed the charm and wit of his company, and we know how much he will be missed. We join those around the world offering heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the entire Royal Family.'

No statement has been released yet from the White House or from the other living former presidents, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement Friday on behalf of the entire U.S. Congress.

'The US Congress extends condolences over the passing of Prince Philip, whose life was distinguished by an inspiring ethic of dedicated service,' she wrote on Twitter. 'May it be a comfort to Her Majesty & the Royal family that so many mourn with & pray for them at this sad time.'

 

Pelosi released a statement on behalf of the entire U.S. Congress expressing their condolences

The Queen announced on Friday morning with 'deep sorrow' the death of Philip at the age of 99, her 'strength and guide' throughout their 73-year marriage and her 69-year reign.

The Duke of Edinburgh spent his final days at Windsor Castle with his wife, who he lovingly called Lilibet throughout their long life together, after a 28-night stay in hospital having been admitted in mid-February for an infection and a pre-existing heart condition.

The Royal Family said in a statement: 'It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

'His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss'.

Her Majesty, who remains at Windsor Castle, is now expected to enter an eight-day period of mourning. She will not carry out any duties, even in private, while laws will not be given the Royal Assent and affairs of state will also be paused.

Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects

 

 

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MOURNERS have descended on Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to pay their respects to Prince Philip but are being dispersed by police.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning, aged 99.

The Duke's death was confirmed with the age-old tradition of placing a notice on the railings of Buckingham Palace.

A brief bulletin, on paper set in a foolscap imperial-sized dark wooden frame, is used to notify the public of key royal events such as births and deaths.

But because of the coronavirus pandemic, the notice has already been taken down to prevent crowds forming during the pandemic.

Grieving members of the public in Windsor gathered in their masses to watch as the media broadcast the breaking news.

 

 

 

 

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Prince Philip dies: Presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush lead US tributes to Duke of Edinburgh