Much of the world is in mourning today following the death of Prince Philip who passed away yesterday morning. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have posted a simple tribute to his late grandpa, but the lack of empathy in the message has raised some eyebrows.

Taking to their Archewell website, Meghan and Harry had it converted into just one page which reads, “In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021. Thank you for your service… You will be greatly missed.”

The brief ten word message has been met with criticism on social media with users questioning where the compassion for Harry’s grandfather is.

“Their ice cold “thank you for your service” farewell to Prince Philip signals to me a detachment from his family which must lead tol Harry and Meghan giving up their titles or having them removed. PR advice galore and yet no affection. They really are pieces of work,” posted one user on social media.

“I am astonished at the lack of affection in the Harry and Meghan statement. It read; “Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed.” He wasn’t a distant relative they hadn’t seen in years. Philip was his grandfather for God’s sake,” said another user.

The news of Prince Philip’s passing was announced on the Royal Family‘s official social media channels.

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” their statement read.

It continued: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle… The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

“Further announcements will be made in due course,” it concluded.

Prince Philip is survived by his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and four children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

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