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Gun salute honours Prince Philip at Parliament House
9News Staff
A 41-gun salute has been held at Parliament House in Canberra to mark Prince Philip's death.
Each round fired at 10-second intervals until all rounds are complete.
Members of the public were able to watch the salute from an exclusion zone.
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A 41-gun salute outside Parliament House for Prince Philip. Supplied
Prince Philip died at age 99. Adrian Dennis/Getty Images
The reason for 41 rounds is a British tradition.
Prince Philip is considered the UK Head of State and under UK protocol a 21 gun salute is required when he dies.
The shots are to be fired from a royal location which warrants another 20 rounds.
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