The Latest: Australia mourns Prince Philip

Reaction from around the world on the death of Prince Philip at age 99: SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered his country’s “deepest sympathies and condolences” to Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of Prince Philip. “His Duke of Edinburgh Awards inspired millions of young people, including many young Slovaks, to great achievements.” In neighboring Czech Republic, President Milos Zeman said in a letter to Queen Elizabeth II that Prince Philip “represented Britain in the best sense of the word.” ___ ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister and the president expressed their condolences on the death of Prince Philip. The Queen and Prince Philip immediately put us at ease with their grace and generosity, turning a ceremonial occasion into something far more natural, even comfortable.” He adds: “Through his extraordinary example, he proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater.” ___ WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is calling Prince Philip’s death “an irreplaceable loss for Great Britain, and for all who hold dear our civilization.” Trump is joining other current and former world leaders in commemorating the life of a man whom he says in a statement, “embodied the noble soul and proud spirit of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.” Trump says Philip “defined British dignity and grace,” and “personified the quiet reserve, stern fortitude, and unbending integrity of the United Kingdom.” He says he and his wife, former first lady Melania Trump, saw during their visits to the U.K. in recent years “how the Monarchy epitomizes and carries on the virtues of the British People — and no one did so more than Prince Philip.” They are sending their “deepest and most profound condolences” to the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family. He offered his “sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Royal Family and the British people upon the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, who lived an exemplary life defined by bravery, a sense of duty and commitment to the youth and the environment.” ___ MADRID — The Spanish royal family expressed their “deep sorrow” at the death of “our dear uncle Philip.” Members of the two royal households are related as descendants of Britain’s Queen Victoria. His death is a “irretrievable loss for the United Kingdom, for the Commonwealth and for the entire international community.” Duda noted people in Poland “still keep fond memories from the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Warsaw in 1996.” ___ WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden say they are keeping Queen Elizabeth II and her family in their hearts following the death of Prince Philip.