Prince Philip: World leaders react to passing of Duke of Edinburgh

World leaders and friends of Prince Philip have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death in Windsor this morning.

Boris Johnson said: "Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth and around the world.

"We mourn today with Her Majesty The Queen.

"We offer our condolences to her and to all her family.

"And we give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Prince Philip "embodied a generation that we will never see again".

“Australians send our love and deepest condolences to her Majesty and all the Royal family,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.

“The Commonwealth family joins together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Prince Philip. God bless from all here in Australia.”

In Texas, former US President George W. Bush said: "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."

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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin

The Israeli President has posted this statement on social media.

"My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH The Prince of Wales, the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. May his memory be a blessing."

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Tribute from Australian PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison notes that the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia 20 times in his life.

In a long, heartfelt statement, Mr Morrison said: “Australians send our love and deepest condolences to her Majesty and all the Royal family.”