"An inspiration" tributes from across the region to the Duke of Edinburgh
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Tributes have been flooding in from across the Anglia region after the news of the death of Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh was chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 35 years from December 1976 to June 2011.
In a statement today the University said that The Duke of Edinburgh would visit Cambridge several times a year, and always found time to talk to students and researchers, as well as discussing University business with the Vice-Chancellor.
Norwich Cathedral was one of many churches across the region to announce that an online book of condolence would be opened.
Preparations are also under way for a special memorial service to be held at Norwich Cathedral, which will also be live streamed.
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher said the Duke had been "an inspiration to very many people in this country and across the Commonwealth."
In Bishop's Stortford today, many spoke of their sadness at the announcement
Among the many paying their respects on social media was The Chief Constable of Norfolk Police- whose team helps safeguard Sandringham House- he spoke of how the county has a close bond with the Royal Family
Alison Croose is the former Royal Editor for the Eastern Daily Press and was in that role for 30 years. She remembers how he loved spending time in Norfolk and when he was here, was able to escape the affairs of state.
One of his proudest achievements was founding the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in 1956 - giving millions of youngsters the opportunity to be the very best they could be.
Joan Punt from Hockley in Essex was one of those. In 1958. as Joan Cooper, she became the first girl in England to win the Duke's coveted gold award. A proud day as she went to Buckingham Palace to be presented with it.
Bruno Peek from Gorleston in Norfolk knows just how much the Duke of Edinburgh award has resonated. He's a pageant master and has been responsible for a large number of the biggest celebrations involving the Royal family for more than three decades.
As a former journalist and Royal Correspondent, Michael Cole followed the Duke around the world for over 50 years and gave his reaction from his home in Suffolk.