Responding to the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said:
“Many members will feel greatly saddened by today’s news on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As a Royal College, with Her Majesty The Queen as our Patron, we extend our sincere condolences to his family.
“The contribution His Royal Highness made to public life in this country for many decades will be his greatest legacy. Prince Philip supported a great number of organisations and causes until his retirement and their work will endure for many years to come.”