Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies
By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ Associated Press April 9, 2021 3:55pm Text size Copy shortlink:
LONDON Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.
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5:46 PM April 9, 2021
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5:58 PM April 9, 2021
A Somerset business and MP have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his passing today (Friday).
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A Somerset business that Prince Philip visited in the late 2000s and a Somerset MP have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his passing today (Friday).
Yeo Valley Organic, in Blagdon, received a visit from Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh when the royal couple visited the food plant in July 2007.
Yeo Valley owner, Tim Mead, said: “We’re all saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip. His service and contribution to the country was inspirational.
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Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now? Operation Forth Bridge explained. (PA) News that the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99 sets into motion strict plans and protocols. The news of his death was announced in a statement on Twitter by Royal Family on behalf of the Queen. It said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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.” It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry will most likely return to the U.K. sooner than expected.
His grandfather Prince Philip, who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday. He was 99. The Duke of Edinburgh was Britain’s longest-serving consort.
Harry, who now resides in California, is expected to attend the unveiling of a statue that he and his older brother Prince William commissioned in honor of their late mother Princess Diana. It is scheduled to be unveiled at Kensington Palace on July 1, which would have been her 60th birthday.
However, royal author Anna Pasternak told Fox News there’s no doubt that the 36-year-old will return to his family sooner than expected.