Prince Philip dead: World leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh after his dead aged 99

‘He represented Britain with dignity’: George W Bush joins the Kings of Sweden, Norway and Belgium in paying tribute to Prince Philip as world leaders react to his death

George W Bush, former US president, has led world leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip who has died today at the age of 99. 

Bush said the Duke of Edinburgh had represented his country ‘with dignity’ adding that: ‘Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others.’

‘He represented the United Kingdom with dignity and brought boundless strength and support to the sovereign,’ he said.

Meanwhile King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden praised Philip as ‘a good friend of our family [and] a friendship we have placed great value on.’

‘His contribution to his country is an example for all of us. We extend our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain,’ he added. 

King Harald of Norway added: ‘Our thoughts are with Queen Elizabeth and the rest of her family. We also send our condolences to the British people.’

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden also paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, calling him 'a good friend of our family [and] a friendship we have placed great value on'

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden also paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, calling him ‘a good friend of our family [and] a friendship we have placed great value on’

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also paid tribute, saying the duke had ’embodied a generation that we will never see again’ and added that Australia ‘joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip’.   

Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney also tweeted: ‘I want to express sincere condolences to all British people on the sad passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 

‘Our thoughts and solidarity are with you on a very sad day for the United Kingdom.’

German foreign minister Heiko Mass tweeted a statement which said: ‘We are deeply saddened by the loss of His 

In a statement issued from Canberra, Mr Morrison said: ‘For nearly 80 years, Prince Philip served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth.

‘His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was, in the words of Her Majesty, her ‘strength and stay’.

‘He embodied a generation that we will never see again.

‘Beginning as a naval cadet in 1939, he served in war and in peace. When Her Majesty ascended the throne, The Duke ended his military service and became her constant support.

King Harald of Norway also offered his 'thoughts' for the Queen during her time of mourning and his 'condolences' to the British people

King Harald of Norway also offered his ‘thoughts’ for the Queen during her time of mourning and his ‘condolences’ to the British people

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has led world leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip who died today at the age of 99

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has led world leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip who died today at the age of 99

‘Prince Philip was no stranger to Australia, having visited our country on more than 20 occasions.

‘Through his service to the Commonwealth he presided as patron or president of nearly 50 organisations in Australia. Given his own service, Prince Philip also had a strong connection with the Australian Defence Force.

‘For 65 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme has encouraged over 775,000 young Australians to explore their leadership potential. Forty thousand young Australians are currently participating in the program.

‘Australians send our love and deepest condolences to her Majesty and all the Royal family. The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip. God bless from all here in Australia.

‘Further details about Australia’s remembrance of Prince Philip will be announced over coming days. Flags will be lowered in honour of His Royal Highness.’