21 November 2024

JUST IN: Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband Prince Philip Has Died

This file photo taken on June 17, 2017 shows Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) travel in a horse-drawn carriage back to Buckingham Palace after attending ‘Trooping the Colour’ on Horse Guards Parade to mark the Queen’s official birthday, in London on June 17, 2017.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip has died: palace

Here is the full statement from Buckingham Palace on Friday announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, aged 99:

“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 be made in due course.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

More to follow . . .