Tributes have been flooding for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh after Buckingham Palace announced his death today (Friday).

Deputy Chief Constable Scott Chilton said: "Dorset Police are very saddened to learn of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

"I would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Prince Philip.

"We will be flying our flag at half-mast as a mark of respect at Dorset Police HQ in Winfrith and our police stations in Weymouth and Bridport.

"Memorial plans will be announced by local councils and we ask the public to follow local authority websites for further information."

Chairman of Dorset Council said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family as we mourn the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and on behalf of Dorset Council I would like to offer them our heartfelt condolences. We give thanks for His Royal Highness's wonderful life and years of devotion to serving the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. He has been an inspiration to us all."

A spokesman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are greatly saddened to hear that HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has passed away. Our thoughts go out to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this difficult time."

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has also paid tribute.