Sandwell Council

Sandwell is saddened by the news of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh

Sandwell Council sent this bulletin at 09-04-2021 05:37 PM BST

Sandwell Council House, flag lowered to half mast

Our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The people of Sandwell are deeply saddened at the news of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Worshipful The Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Dr Ann Jaron said: “On behalf of Sandwell Council and the people of Sandwell, I would like to extend my sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.

“The Duke of Edinburgh was a dedicated public servant and faithful companion of Her Majesty and we, along with people across the country and indeed the world, will keenly feel his loss.

“He will be remembered through his charitable work and especially through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, which thousands of children in Sandwell and across the country have taken part in since its inception in the 1950s.”

The Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Maria Crompton, said: "Along with the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Sandwell, I have written a letter of condolence to The Queen, offering our deepest sympathies and to convey the sadness that is being felt.

“Our thoughts are with Her Majesty and the Royal Family at this time.”

For further information please visit the Royal website

An online book of condolence is available for the people of Sandwell to sign. Messages of condolence will be gathered and sent to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal family at a later date.

The Duke of Edinburgh most recently visited Sandwell in 2010 when he officially opened the new RSA Academy school in Tipton.

He also opened the new Summerhill Primary School in Tipton in 2008.

The Duke visited Oak House in West Bromwich in 1977 with the Queen as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations. In 1971 he also opened Tipton Sports Union Trust's headquarters in Gospel Oak Road.