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Prince Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history and married to the Queen for more than 70 years.
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The Duke dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side, before officially retiring from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
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The Palace said in a statement at midday today: “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.
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“Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Prince Philip: No state funeral for Duke of Edinburgh and death notice removed
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The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral will be a private event and the public is being asked not to attend, according to reports.
The Mirror reports that Prince Philip will be having a ceremonial royal funeral rather than a state funeral - and he will lie in rest at Windsor Castle, in line with his wishes.
Instead, His Royal Highness will have a military style funeral, with a private service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor and the public has been asked not to gather or attempt to attend any of the events due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died today, Buckingham Palace announces. – EPA pic, April 9, 2021.
QUEEN Elizabeth II’s 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died today, Buckingham Palace announced.
“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,” it said in a statement.
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Prince Philip has died at the age of 99 Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 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. The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 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.