A nation in mourning: Flags fly at half-mast amid huge outpouring of grief over death of Prince Philip and sympathy for the Queen who has lost the brightest jewel in her crown
Britons expressed their sorrow at the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh and passed on their good wishes to Queen
He spent final days at Windsor with Queen after a 28-night stay in hospital for an infection and heart condition
As the longest serving consort in British history, he was popular but often misunderstood figure to the public
Some found his gaffes offensive while others believed he was comical, but millions united in grief at his death
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.”
By Emily Lee
Apr 9, 2021
Prince Philip has passed away at age 99. The Royal Family announced the news in a statement that reads, 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.
The Duke of Edinburgh officially retired from his royal duties in 2017 amid concerns for his health. One of his final public appearances was the royal wedding of
He 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.”