TODAY we have reported on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Tributes to Prince Philip have been expressed across Sussex, showing the connection that charities and communities had with him.

His Royal Highness certainly was a character, making visits to our county for a variety of official functions.

As The Argus has reported, he was not afraid to state his mind on occasion.

During the official opening of the British Airways i360 on the seafront, he described the new attraction as "terrible", for example.

While for some Prince Philip has been a divisive figure for making these sort of controversial outbursts, for others it reflects a bit of honesty and humour for a man who dedicated most of his life in service to our country.

He served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and for a generation of Britons, both he and Her Majesty stand as stoic beacons who defied Hitler during that perilous time in our country's history.

In the decades since Prince Philip has supported charities across Sussex and set up initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh award to encourage young people to have a positive impact in their communities.

The number of tributes speaks volumes about the impact Prince Philip had in Sussex and beyond. He will be greatly missed.