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Bulgaria's President extends condolences to royal family over death of Prince Philip

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Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has expressed his condolences to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family on the death of Prince Philip in an official letter

"The Duke of Edinburgh will be remembered as a highly respected and active public figure in Great Britain, the British Commonwealth and the entire world", the letter reads. 

Bulgarian youth have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme created by Prince Philip, Rumen Radev reminds in his condolences address.



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