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Staplehurst remembers Prince Philip

Villagers in Staplehurst have shown their grief at the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh by lighting up a tree in purple.

Paddy Riordan, the chairman of Staplehurst Parish Council, said: "We wanted to join other towns and cities around the world marking their grief by illuminating a local landmark."

The illuminated tree at The Parade in Staplehurst in memory of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
The illuminated tree at The Parade in Staplehurst in memory of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

The tree is at The Parade.

Prince Philip passed away on Friday morning at Windsor Castle. He was 99.

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