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# Racing pigeon to be released in Lichfield as part of national tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/racing-pigeon-to-be-released-in-lichfield-as-part-of-national-tribute-to-duke-of-edinburgh/
- Published: 2021-04-15T16:27:27.000Z
- Updated: 2021-04-15T16:27:34.000Z
- Description: A racing pigeon will be released in Lichfield as part of a nationwide tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

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Prince Philip

A racing pigeon will be released in Lichfield as part of a nationwide tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) said ten birds – one for each decade of Prince Philip’s life – would be released simultaneously from cathedral cities across the UK at midday on Saturday (17th April).

Ian Evans, CEO of the RPRA, said:

> “We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh and we want to commemorate his life and show our support for the Royal Family.  
>  
> “The RPRA and the Royal Family both share a rich history together as the family has had a close affinity with the sport for over 100 years, so we wanted to celebrate this by liberating pigeons across the UK.   
>  
> “When accompanying the Queen to the Sandringham Estate, the Duke always showed an interest in the royal pigeons and we feel that this would be a fitting tribute.”

The Royal Family began to keep pigeons in the late 19th Century and the tradition has continued to this day.