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
The Buckingham Palace website has put up a holding page in memory of the Duke. The Duke’s funeral plans were made, in consultation with him, decades ago but will need to be revised due to #Covid pic.twitter.com/7eEJEZu7hJ
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen.
The couple has four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A notice announcing the death of Prince Philip has been placed on the railings of Buckingham Palace.
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.
