Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Flags will be flown at half-mast and books of condolence opened as Greater Manchester pays its respects to Prince Philip.
It comes as civic leaders across the region pay tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh, with some saying they felt an "almost personal sense of loss." The Queen's husband of 74 years, died this morning at Windsor Castle, aged 99, it was announced by Buckingham Palace.
Manchester City Council said this afternoon that the Union Flag would be flown at half-mast for the eight days of national mourning.
An online book of condolence will open tomorrow for people to pay their respects and leave messages. They can sign it here. Town
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