European royals have mourned the loss of their beloved cousin and dear uncle Prince Philip, revealing family connections that date back centuries.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain telegrammed Dear Aunt Lilibet to mourn the passing of Dear Uncle Philip , who died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on Friday.
The familiarity between the British and Spanish royal households are thanks to Felipe s maternal great-grandfather, King Constantine I of Greece (1868 - 1923), also being uncle to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Born to Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg, Philip s ancestry was a mix of Greece, Denmark, Russia and Prussia on his father s side.
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As the world mourns the death of the Queen’s husband at the age of 99, attention is being shone on the life and duties of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The royal family announced the royal’s passing in a statement Friday, which read: “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 be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
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