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Prince Philip dead aged 99 – Queen’s ‘deep sorrow’ as ‘beloved’ husband the Duke of Edinburgh dies at Windsor Castle
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Updated: 9 Apr 2021, 13:21
PRINCE Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced today.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strength, passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning.
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Prince Philip was married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strengthCredit: AP
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The Queen and Prince Philip married in a lavish ceremony broadcast across the worldCredit: Getty
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Updated: Apr 9 2021, 8:36 ET
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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
Prince Philip s death.
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, who has been the Queen s rock for 73 years and helped forge the Royal Family s path into the modern era, died aged 99 this morning.
The Queen has expressed her deep sorrow after her beloved husband the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle. Read our live blog for the very latest news on
Prince Philip s death.
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The Queen and Prince Philip married in a lavish ceremony broadcast across the worldCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The Royal Family said: It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband
Her Majesty, 94, today shared a poignant photo of Philip in a heartfelt tribute to her strength and guide .
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The death has been announced of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip
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The Duke of Edinburgh s death has fallen in the midst of unprecedented times as the nation remains gripped by the coronavirus pandemic
The Duke of Edinburgh s death has fallen in the midst of unprecedented times as the nation remains gripped by the coronavirus pandemic.
After the turmoil of 2020, 2021 began with a third national lockdown in England as the Covid-19 deaths continued to rise across the UK and around the world.
Philip, 99, who was married to the Queen for more than 70 years, was just weeks from his milestone 100th birthday on June 10, and the Queen is approaching her platinum jubilee next year.
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