His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ~ 10 June 1921 to 9 April 2021

On the 9th of April 2021 Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

From this date, a period of national mourning began and will continue for 8 days until the morning of the funeral.

During that time, the government will issue guidance for the public, organisations and businesses for observing the period of mourning.

Statement from Angmering Parish Council Chair

It is with immense sadness that Angmering Parish Council learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. On behalf of the elected members, officers of the Council and residents of Angmering, I, Cllr. Nikki Hamilton-Street, Chair of Angmering Parish Council, offer our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.

Books of condolence

Due to the restrictions and safety measures required during the Coronavirus Pandemic, no physical books of condolence are available. The Buckingham Palace online book of condolence is available via the following link The British Monarchy (royal.uk).

Should you wish to send a letter of condolence, please address these as follows:

Letters of Condolence

Arun District Council

Maltravers Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5LF

Letters will be collated and bound.

The flags on public buildings around the county have been lowered to half-mast.

Because of the current COVID-19 guidance and restrictions, people are urged to please avoid gathering in public places: for example, rather than laying flowers in a public area, they may wish to display a floral tribute at home.