Joe Biden has paid tribute to Prince Philip after the Royal Family announced today the Duke of Edinburgh had died aged 99.
The US president paid tribute to the Queen's husband as someone who had "gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family".
Biden, who took office in January, said the Duke's legacy would live on not only through his family but through the many charities he supported over the last seven decades.
The announcement of Prince Philip's death today has led to political campaigning across Scotland suspended until at least Monday.
In a statement, President Biden said: "On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and all the people of the United Kingdom on the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh.
"Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service in World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye, Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.
"The impact of his decades of devoted public service is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in the environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more.
"His legacy will live on, not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavours he shaped.
"Jill and I are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in our hearts during this time."
Meanwhile, Westminster Abbey will toll its tenor bell once every 60 seconds, 99 times, from 6pm on Friday evening in tribute to the duke, the abbey said.
