Celebrities, politicians and high-profile figures are paying tribute to the life of Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II and Britain s oldest and longest-serving royal spouse in 10 centuries died Friday morning at Windsor Castle, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. He was 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, the statement read. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed feelings of grief and gratitude on Twitter, remembering Philip as “highly respected.”
Putin hails Prince Philip s international prestige in telegram wishing the Queen courage and fortitude in her grief
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by: JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ, Associated Press
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Apr 9, 2021 / 06:49 PM EST
LONDON (AP) 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.
His life spanned nearly a century of European history, starting with his birth as a member of the Greek royal family and ending as Britain’s longest serving consort during a turbulent reign in which the thousand-year-old monarchy was forced to reinvent itself for the 21st century.
He was known for his occasionally deeply offensive remarks and for gamely fulfilling more than 20,000 royal engagements to boost British interests at home and abroad. He headed hundreds of charities, founded programs that helped British schoolchildren participate in challenging outdoor adventures, and played a prominent part in raising his four children, including hi
Look back at Prince Philip s 73-year royal love story with Queen Elizabeth II Elise Brisco, USA TODAY © Handout, Chris Jackson/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, look at homemade wedding anniversary card, given to them by their great grandchildren, at Windsor Castle ahead of their 73rd anniversary, Nov. 17, 2020.
From their courtship to their royal wedding and their almost 74-year marriage, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip s love story spanned decades and garnered public interest.
Buckingham Palace announced Friday morning that the Duke of Edinburgh died at Windsor Castle. He was 99.
British historians and commentators often say Philip was one of the keys to the queen s enduring success as a monarch. The queen famously described him as her strength and stay at the couple s golden wedding anniversary in 1997.
Prince Philip has died at 99, Buckingham Palace announces
by The Canadian Press and The Associated Press
Posted Apr 9, 2021 7:13 am EDT
Last Updated Apr 9, 2021 at 12:11 pm EDT
Summary
Philip retired from public duties in 2017 and had rarely appeared in public since
He spent a month in hospital and was released on March 16, when he returned to Windsor Castle
Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, was the longest-serving consort in British history
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. 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,” the palace said. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
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