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.”
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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 on Friday, Buckingham Palace announced.
Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP 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. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
NICOLA Sturgeon has led tributes from Scotland’s political leaders to the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99. Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years, died peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Parties suspended campaigning for the Holyrood election. The First Minister sent her “personal and deepest condolences” and those of the Scottish Government and Scottish people to the Queen and her family. She said: On behalf of the people of Scotland, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family.
Prince Philip s death announcement removed from display at Buckingham Palace Hello! 7 hrs ago
passed away at the age of 99 on 9 April 2021, and after a formal announcement was displayed on the gates of his London home at
Buckingham Palace this morning, it has now been removed due to overcrowding and a concern for coronavirus restrictions.
Hundreds of people gathered to view the plaque and leave floral tributes for the Duke of Edinburgh, and so it was required to take the sign down to prevent the public forming in such close proximity.
The original display sign 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.