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Gogglebox stars in tears after Prince Philip's death and one goes into mourning

Two of the Gogglebox stars shed tears for Prince Philip as they heard the news of Prince Philip's death.

Jenny Newby and Mary Killen sobbed on their sofas to the BBC's report of the Duke of Edinburgh 's death on April 9.

Jenny was the first to break down in tears before her best friend Lee joked that he would "let her off" for her emotions this time.

She emotionally said: "I don't know what to say, I think it's the first time I've been lost for words."

Welsh Shirley Griffiths was also seen to be taking the news hard. With a break in her voice, she confessed that Philip reminded her "of her grandfather", The Mirror reports.

The Duke of Edinburgh will be laid to rest on Saturday (PA)

And it was the thought of the Queen's grief that set Mary Kellen off before she was comforted by husband Giles.

Later on in the show, a still emotional Jenny admitted: "I don't think he'd want us to mourn him - I've got snot coming out of my nose!"

There was also a change of clothes for Mary and Giles after the pair changed into black clothing after the commercial break.

Mary explained that she'd be in official mourning for a week.

Last week saw the show receive criticism from some for airing in the wake of the prince's passing.

Some fans felt that the show, which aired on Channel 4 at 9pm last Friday as planned, should have been pulled and only tributes to the Duke should have been shown as was the case on other stations.

However, there were complaints made against the BBC for its coverage. The channel axed EastEnders and the final of Masterchef to air specials on Prince Philip.

The prince will be laid to rest on Saturday afternoon in a service at Windsor Castle with just 30 mourners present in line with current coronavirus guidelines.

The Queen, Princes Charles, William, and Harry will all be in attendance.

You can leave a tribute to Prince Philip in our online book of condolence: https://www.princephilipcondolences.co.uk/

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