Mourinho halts news conference to express condolences to royal family

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho interrupted his own news conference to pay a glowing tribute to Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died aged 99 on Friday.

Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, had been by his wife's side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest in British history.

"I want to express my condolences to the Royal family," Mourinho told reporters ahead of Sunday's Premier League home game against Manchester United.

"To be very honest, I have a deep, deep, deep respect for the Royal family. All my condolences. It's not just this country sharing this feeling.

"I have only positive feelings for the meaning of the family. I feel very sorry. But unfortunately is life and we have to keep going."