<p>US President Joe Biden paid tribute to the late Prince Philip on Friday as a "heck of guy" who "never slowed down" over his long life.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters in the White House, the president said he and his wife Jill Biden sent condolences to Queen Elizabeth II.</p>.<p>"He was a heck of a guy," Biden said, praising the prince's service to Britain and the Commonwealth, and recalling the prince's "bravery" in World War II.</p>.<p>Biden also noted Prince Philip's charity work and being a "champion of the environment."</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/what-happens-next-plans-for-prince-philips-funeral-972589.html" target="_blank">What happens next? Plans for Prince Philip's funeral</a></strong></p>.<p>"I think he's going to be missed, particularly in the United Kingdom. Ninety nine years old and never slowed down at all, which I admire the devil out of," said Biden, who at 78 became the oldest person inaugurated as president in January.</p>.<p>Earlier, Biden issued a statement saying: "From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye -- Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family."</p>
<p>US President Joe Biden paid tribute to the late Prince Philip on Friday as a "heck of guy" who "never slowed down" over his long life.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters in the White House, the president said he and his wife Jill Biden sent condolences to Queen Elizabeth II.</p>.<p>"He was a heck of a guy," Biden said, praising the prince's service to Britain and the Commonwealth, and recalling the prince's "bravery" in World War II.</p>.<p>Biden also noted Prince Philip's charity work and being a "champion of the environment."</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/what-happens-next-plans-for-prince-philips-funeral-972589.html" target="_blank">What happens next? Plans for Prince Philip's funeral</a></strong></p>.<p>"I think he's going to be missed, particularly in the United Kingdom. Ninety nine years old and never slowed down at all, which I admire the devil out of," said Biden, who at 78 became the oldest person inaugurated as president in January.</p>.<p>Earlier, Biden issued a statement saying: "From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye -- Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family."</p>