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1of36People gather outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, a day after the death of Britain s Prince Philip, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain s 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 mostly defined his life, died on Friday.Alberto Pezzali/APShow MoreShow Less
2of36Members of the King s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a 41-round gun salute at Woolwich Barracks, to mark the death of Prince Philip, in London, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain s 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 mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool Photo via AP)Daniel Leal-Olivas/APShow MoreShow Less
The Latest: Mourners leave flowers again in Philip s memory
A man places flowers at the gate of Buckingham Palace in London Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain s 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 mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) April 10, 2021 - 3:17 AM
Events and reaction from around the world to mark the death of Prince Philip at age 99:
LONDON â Mourners are leaving flowers again in front of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, a day after Prince Philip s death.
Small groups of people gathered Saturday morning near the front gates of Buckingham Palace, where the Union Jack flies at half-staff.
Plans for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral expected over weekend
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Details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral are expected to be released this weekend after his death on Friday at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace said Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, leaving the Queen and the royal family “mourning his loss”.
His death triggered a flood of tributes from across the globe – with world leaders, foreign royal families and charities hailing his life and legacy.
A tribute to Britain s Prince Philip is projected onto a large screen at Piccadilly Circus in London, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Events and reaction from around the world to mark the death of Prince Philip at age 99:
LONDON – Gun salutes marking the death of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place across the U.K., in Gibraltar and at sea.
The U.K. defence ministry said that batteries will fire 41 rounds at one round every minute from midday in cities including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, as well as Gibraltar and from Royal Navy warships.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered his country s deepest sympathies and condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of Prince Philip. While your strength and stay, your Majesty, may now have passed, Jenny and I pray that you will find great comfort in your faith, in your family, at this time, he said. But we also, your Majesty, say to you as a Commonwealth, let us also now be your strength and stay as you continue to endure, as you continue to serve so loyally and so faithfully, as you have done over so many generations. He added: She has been there for us over such a long time, let us be there now for you, your Majesty, and allow us to send our love to you on this, I m sure, one of your most sad of days.