Passing of Prince Philip – SFU expert available

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away at the age of 99. 

Simon Fraser University history professor John Craig has been in the UK—where he is watching events unfold—since heading over for a study leave in 2019, and has remained due to pandemic travel restrictions.

AVAILABLE SFU EXPERT

JOHN CRAIG, professor, history

He is best reached by email at johnc@sfu.ca (*note that his availability may be limited given the eight-hour time difference).

CONTACT 

MELISSA SHAW, SFU  Communications & Marketing 
236.880.3297 | melissa_shaw@sfu.ca

Simon Fraser University 
Communications & Marketing | SFU Media Experts Directory 
778.782.3210

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