The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor John Warman and the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Councillor Edward Latham, have paid tribute following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
Cllr. John Warman, Mayor of Neath Port Talbot said:
“It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
“He has served this country with great dedication whilst carrying out their royal duties and in active service as a member of our armed forces and on behalf of all the people of Neath Port Talbot I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to members of the Royal Family.”
Cllr. Edward Latham, Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council also expressed his condolences. Cllr. Latham said:
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and, like many people feel a personal sense of grief at this time. As a mark of respect, flags at civic buildings throughout the County Borough will be flown at half-mast.”
In addition, an online book of condolence for Neath Port Talbot has been published at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iZCKbIhCZ0e1e_xVhxFFUvU0mZ2EiflMghrg1QWl2bdUQko4VEs2MkxPVEZRNkk0NVFWNERTUThKNy4u.
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