The public is advised that due to the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Territory will observe a national period of mourning from today, April 9 until the day after the official funeral and burial.

The date of Prince Philip’s funeral will be made in a subsequent announcement.

In this regard, all flags on Government buildings will be flown half-mast throughout this period of national mourning.