Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sends its condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Councillor Frank DeMolfetta, Chair of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, said: “On behalf of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, I wish to express my deepest condolences with everyone mourning the sad death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I would like to pay my respects to The Duke with gratitude for his long service to the country alongside Her Majesty The Queen.”
Chief Fire Officer, Justin Johnston, added:
“From all of our staff at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, we offer our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family on the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. For much of his life, he has dedicated himself to the UK and he has had a lasting impact on the charities and people he supported.
“Flags at our headquarters, training centre and fire stations will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.”
An online book of condolences for Lancashire is available on Lancashire County Council’s website.