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
Prince Philip Dies Aged 99: Quotes To Remember The Duke Of Edinburgh
04/09/21 AT 7:22 AM
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II s husband and the Duke of Edinburgh, died Friday morning at age 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, a statement from the palace read. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Prince Philip, who was born on the Greek island of Corfu on 10 June 1921, married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen.
In March, he left King Edward VII s hospital in central London after a month-long stay for treatment. He and the Queen had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
When did Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, die?
Prince Philip died peacefully at Windsor Castle, the Queen said in a statement
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A photograph of Prince Philip released by the Royal Family after his death (Image: Buckingham Palace)
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THE Duke of Edinburgh, whose death was announced today, officially opened the i360 five years ago - and memorably described the attraction as terrible . True to form, Prince Philip entertained assembled guests, staff and the public as he officially opened the 162-metre building on October 25, 2016. When i360 chairman David Marks told a crowded room it was an honour to see His Royal Highness open the tallest moving observation tower, the 95-year-old quipped: It s been open. Maybe today it is more open than usual. Laughter erupted among guests including i360 bosses and staff at the joke, which appeared to suggest he knew of the technical problems which befell the attraction in its opening months.
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