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Prince Philip, the often-cantankerous but steadfastly loyal husband of the Queen, died Friday at 99.
“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,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Friday.
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April 9, 2021
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died peacefully at home at age 99 on April 9, 2021 just two months before his 100th birthday.
The duke was the longest-serving spouse in the monarchy’s history and had recently returned to his royal residence at Windsor Castle after spending a month in hospital and undergoing a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
He was revered for his steadfast and constant support of the Queen. He had no constitutional power, as a male consort to a female sovereign, but no one was closer to the monarch. He focused his time on hundreds of projects and programs, ranging on youth, science, the outdoors and sport. He gave more than 60 speeches every year on his numerous interests.
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Jersey s Bailiff, Mr Timothy Le Cocq, has released a statement following the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. I am saddened to hear news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We know of course that he was receiving recent medical care but that cannot fully prepare one for the loss of such an important figure. Only a few amongst us are old enough to remember a time when he was not a significant part of the central life of the nation, supporting Her Majesty the Queen in her Royal duties, having retired from public duties only recently. He carried out those duties diligently and played an important role in national affairs and in the work of the monarchy.
Prince Philip, Consort Of UK s Queen Elizabeth II, Passes Away Aged 99
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Prince Philip, the consort of UK s Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Friday, the Buckingham Palace announced. He was 99. 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, the statement said, the BBC reported.
He had recently been in hospital.
Hailing from the Greek and Danish families, Prince Philip was also the nephew of Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, under whom the country became Independent.
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