Prince Philip died on Friday morning. Credit: PA Flags across Epping Forest are flying at half-mast in respect of the Duke of Edinburgh who has passed away aged 99. Buckingham Palace announced just after midday on Friday that Prince Philip, husband of the Queen, had died peacefully at Windsor Castle earlier in the day. The Duke, who had recently spent one month in hospital, was two months away from celebrating his 100th birthday. In light of his death, tributes have come in from around the world with the Commonwealth mourning the loss of the royal. Wellwishers flocked to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to play flowers - although the Royal Family has urged people to consider donating to a charity of their choice rather than gather at memorials, due to the ongoing coronavirus regulations.
Gun salutes in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh are to take place across the UK, in Gibraltar and at sea on Saturday, as the nation mourns his death at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace said Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on Friday, two months before his 100th birthday, leaving the Queen and the royal family “mourning his loss”.
The Earl of Wessex, youngest son of the Queen and Philip, was seen arriving at the castle by car with wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at around 11am on Saturday, while the Prince of Wales was with his mother in Windsor on Friday.
PM sends condolence letters to British Queen, Premier
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10th April, 2021 03:14:43
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent letters to British Queen Elizabeth II and Premier Boris Johnson expressing her deep shock and sorrow at the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Sheikh Hasina in a condolence letter to Queen Elizabeth II said, “On behalf of the People and the Government of Bangladesh and my behalf, I convey our heartfelt condolences at the sad demise of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.”
She said, “To the People of Bangladesh, HRH The Duke will always remain an example of duty and honour, and a pillar of strength and support to Your Majesty, and to the Commonwealth People.”
FILE - In this Wednesday June 24, 2015 file photo, Britain s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by boat on the Spree river in Berlin, Germany. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. (Hannibal Hanschke/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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