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Jonathan McFarlane

SPFL announce Prince Phillip tribute ahead of every SPFL weekend match

The SPFL will observe a minute of silence ahead of their weekend fixtures as a mark of respect to Prince Phillip, who has died aged 99.

The Queen 's husband passed away peacefully on Friday after over 70 years at the side of the reigning monarch.

And Scottish football will pay tribute to his public service in the traditional manner ahead of kick-offs across the nation.

Murdoch MacLennan, chairman of the Scottish Professional Football League, moved to express condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time.

He said: “On behalf of the SPFL and our member clubs, I would like to pass on our sincere and deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the entire Royal Family.

“Prince Philip played an enormously important role in the life of Great Britain for more than seven decades.

“His devotion to duty and his commitment to public service were shining examples to the whole of the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.

“The many contributions he made to society, from his role in promoting conservation and the environment to his patronage of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, have left an indelible mark.

“As a mark of respect, there will be a minute’s silence prior to matches this weekend.”

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