Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh, Dies At Windsor Castle
Price Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of the Queen of England, has died. He was 99-years-old.
In a brief statement, the Royal Family issued a statement confirming his death.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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,” they said.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
Philip was married to Queen Elizabeth II for over 70 years, and is the longest-serving consort in British history.
He served in the Second World War, in both the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. He was stationed in Malta as a naval officer.
Credit: Bay Malta
The monarch even described her time in Malta visiting Philip as one of the best moments of her life as it was the only time she could live normally.
Philip had retired from public life in 2017. He left hospital last month after a month-long stay for treatment. He had recently undergone a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
The Queen and Prince Philip have four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Cover photo: Steve Punter via Wikimedia Commons
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