Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died this morning at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The palace released a statement that read: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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,” adding, “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Philip had returned to Windsor Castle on March 16, 2021 after spending a month in hospital. He had been feeling unwell in February and was treated for an infection at King Edward VII’s Hospital, then was transferred to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
Prince Philip, had passed away. He was 99-years-old. 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, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Though the Royal Family has only just announced Prince Philip s passing, funeral plans for the Duke of Edinburgh are reportedly already underway. Queen Elizabeth has already entered an eight-day period of mourning, according to People. This means the monarch will not partake in any of her royal duties for the next week. The outlet also reports that all affairs of state will also be put on pause during this time of mourning.
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Buckingham Palace staff members attached a notice outside the palace gates announcing his death.
The Union Jack flag is also flying at half-mast on top of the palace.
A notice announcing Prince Philip s death has been attached to the front gates of Buckingham Palace in London.
Palace staff members placed the notice on the fence after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II s husband had died at the age of 99. A notice is displayed at the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9, 2021. Hannah McKay/ Reuters
The statement from Buckingham Palace said: 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.