Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died at aged 99.
Buckingham Palace announced the passing of the Queen’s husband of 73 years in statement released on Friday, April 9, 2021.
Prince Philip, was the Queen’s husband of 73 years. He married the then Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
A statement from Buckingham Palace on Friday said: “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.”
He was the longest serving consort in British history, and was only months away from his 100th birthday in June.
Philip had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March to be reunited with the Queen after spending a month in hospital – his longest stay. He initially received care for an infection but then under went heart surgery for a pre-existing condition.
An official notice of his death was posted on the railings of Buckingham Palace, as is traditional, but was being removed shortly afterwards to avoid crowds gathering.
The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen’s “strength and stay” for 73 years, has died aged 99. – The Guardian
