The Board of Directors of Glentoran Football Club has been made aware of some comment on the club’s commemoration of the sad passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
In the interests of clarity, immediately on hearing of the Duke’s passing yesterday, the Board instructed the Groundsman to lower the Union Flag and Glentoran Flag at the Oval to half-mast. This was done on Friday afternoon and the flags will remain at half mast for the duration of the National Period of Mourning.
Additionally the Club Chairman undertook with the full support of the Board, to write to the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast, offering the club’s deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen on the loss of her husband of 73 years. This was done prior to today’s match.
The club has paid a dignified, respectful tribute to His Royal Highness under proper protocols.
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