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By Michael Holden
LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially known, had been by his wifeâs side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest in British history, during which time he earned a reputation for a tough, no-nonsense attitude and a propensity for occasional gaffes.
âIt 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,â the palace said in a statement.
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.
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Political leaders from across Cambridgeshire have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99.
Buckingham Palace announced on Friday (April 9) that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle.
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner said: “The Duke of Edinburgh has been a fixture in all of our lives for as long as we can remember and his passing is a sad day.
“He was sometimes a controversial figure but he was a colossal support to the Queen, and the country will rightly be in mourning.”
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What is Operation Forth Bridge? Each member of the Royal Family has their own code name, detailing the plans in place in the event of their death. In Prince Phillip’s case, this code name is Operation Forth Bridge, referring to an Edinburgh railway bridge, as the Duke of Edinburgh. Lord Chamberlain will consult with Prime Minister Boris Johnson before consulting with the Queen to establish her wishes regarding the announcement of her husband’s death. The rest of the world, including the press, will then be notified via an official statement from Buckingham Place.
The Duke of Edinburgh has died, aged 99. (PA)
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