His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh has died, aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, Born 10 June 1921 was a member of the British royal family as the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
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A statement made by the Windsor castle Royal communications 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.”
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He was the longest serving consort in British history, and was just 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 ever 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.
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