Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now? Operation Forth Bridge explained. (PA) The Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99 , Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 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.
Nick Gutteridge
Updated: Apr 9 2021, 8:36 ET
Nick Gutteridge
BORIS Johnson has paid tribute to extraordinary Prince Philip, who died today aged 99.
The PM said the whole country would mourn the passing of a much-loved and highly respected public figure . Read our live blog for the very latest news on
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Prince Philip is pictured here for the last time - leaving hospital on March 16
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Prince Philip has died aged 99Credit: Royal Family/Instagram
Paying tribute to the Duke outside No 10, he said: It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has sadly died, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
The Queen s husband, who was 99, died at Windsor Castle on Friday morning. He was the longest-serving consort in British history.
A statement from Buckingham Palace 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.”
Philip’s relationship with Diana became complicated as her separation from Charles and their eventual divorce played out in a series of public battles that damaged the monarchy’s standing.
It was widely assumed that he was critical of Diana’s use of broadcast interviews, including one in which she accused Charles of infidelity. But letters between Philip and Diana released after her death showed that the older man was at times supportive of his daughter-in-law.
After Diana’s death in a car crash in Paris in 1997, Philip had to endure allegations by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed that he had plotted the princess’s death. Al Fayed’s son, Dodi, also died in the crash.
By Emily Lee
Apr 9, 2021
Prince Philip has passed away at age 99. The Royal Family announced the news in a statement that 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 made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
The Duke of Edinburgh officially retired from his royal duties in 2017 amid concerns for his health. One of his final public appearances was the royal wedding of