On April 11, local time, according to foreign media reports, after the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, more than 6,000 British people have signed a petition, hoping to erect a "statue" in London to commemorate the late Prince Philip for many years. Contribution to the country.
According to reports, the petition published on change.org stated that Prince Philip has served the UK for 78 years, of which more than 60 years have been fulfilling his royal duties.
In addition, he supports hundreds of charitable organizations.
The petition states: "We believe that there should be a statue of the Duke of Edinburgh in London in recognition of his great contribution and support to Her Majesty the Queen."
According to the British "Sunday Telegraph" citing sources, British Prime Minister Johnson and Labour Party leader Stammer both support the idea of erecting a statue of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The report also said that the statue is expected to be placed on the boulevard not far from Buckingham Palace.
Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on the morning of the 9th local time at the age of 99.
His funeral will be held at St. George's Church in Windsor Castle on April 17.
According to reports, the Queen of England and her children and grandchildren will attend the funeral. Prince Harry has confirmed that he will return to England from California, while his wife Megan is pregnant and doctors do not recommend her to go abroad, so she will not attend.
After the death of Prince Philip, the British nation mourned for 8 days. By April 17, the British royal family will be in mourning for two weeks.
(Producing Li Jiali)
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