Boris Johnson leads tributes as Prince Philip dies, aged 99. (PA) Boris Johnson has paid tribute to Prince Philip following his death at the age of 99. Speaking from Downing Street, the Prime Minister said: “He helped to steer the Royal Family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.” Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds tweeted: “So very sad to hear of the passing of HRH, the Duke of Edinburgh. An incredible life devoted to the Queen, his family and our country. Thoughts and prayers with Her Majesty and the Royal Family.”
Prince Philip death: Prime Minister Boris Johnson pays tribute to much loved Duke of Edinburgh
The PM made a statement outside Downing Street following the news
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PRINCE Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen s husband, died “peacefully this morning” at Windsor Castle, according to the Royal Family s website. The statement 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 be made in due course. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.” Philip has four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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EXCLUSIVE: Buckingham Palace has yet to announce how Prince Philip will be honored – but the Duke of Edinburgh made his wishes known before passing away.
Philip, who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday. He was 99. The duke was Britain’s longest-serving consort.
Back in 2013, Philip told officials that when he dies he does not want the fuss of a full state funeral, U.K.’s Sunday Times reported. In a press release issued on Friday, the College of Arms confirmed that the Duke of Edinburgh will not have a State Funeral or will be Lying-in-State.