Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history. The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side. He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017. The Palace said in a statement: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. “Further announcements will made in due course. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
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UK: Prince Philip Dies at Age 99 Published April 9th, 2021 - 11:07 GMT
In this file photo taken on June 16, 2012 Britain s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh salutes as he watches the troops ride past outside Buckingham Palace following the Queen s Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade in London on June 16, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II s 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. LEON NEAL / AFP
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The Duke of Edinburgh passes away at 99.
Prince Philip, the Queen s strength and guide throughout their 73-year marriage and her rock during her 69-year reign, has died today at the age of 99.