By Henry Deedes for the Daily MailPublished: 17:39 EDT, 12 April 2021 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 12 April 2021An unusual atmosphere befell the Commons yesterday. Unwavering appreciation for Prince Philip. House of Commons holding a minute's silence in remembrance of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in London, April 12'He never let the Queen down,' said Sir Lindsay, his Lancastrian twang gulping sorrowfully. Mr Blackford described Philip as 'not a man for drizzling honey on his words'. Sir Keir described Philip as a 'symbol of the nation we hope to be at our best'Other members recalled personal encounters with Philip.

Source: The Nation April 12, 2021 21:56 UTC