His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, had died this day.

An exemplar of dutiful public service; a wonderful irreverent wit; a faithful and loving husband; a follower of Jesus Christ.

Our prayers are for the repose of his soul, and also with Her Majesty and the entire royal family.

In this moment of sorrow the Lord is in our midst

and consoles us with his word:

No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived,

what God has prepared for those who love him.

Blessed are the sorrowful; they shall be comforted.

Into your hands, O Lord,

we humbly entrust our brother Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In this life you embraced him with your tender love,

and opened to him the gate of heaven.

The old order has passed away,

as you welcome him into paradise,

where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain,

but the fullness of peace and joy

with your Son and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

Most merciful God,

whose wisdom is beyond our understanding,

surround the Queen and the Royal Family with your love,

that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss,

but have confidence in your goodness,

and strength to meet the days to come.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for the repose of Prince Philip's soul, and for Her Majesty the Queen and the whole Royal Family, will be said at our services of public worship on Sunday 11 April 2021.