Prince Philip dead at 99: Queen announces with deep sorrow that husband the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning - three weeks after he finished 28-night hospital stay for infection and heart surgery
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joins the world in mourning
Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017
After retiring, Philip spent much of his time at Windsor and at Queen s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk
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PRINCE Philip was as well known for his cheeky one-liners as he was for being the Queen s husband.
The Duke of Edinburgh - who died on Friday morning, aged 99 - was respected for his deep wisdom and sharp wit in equal measure. Read our live blog for the very latest news on
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He has undertaken solo Royal duties and been the Queen s companion as she tours the UK and the globe - while making the public chuckle, cry with laughter and occasionally cringe at his off-the-cuff comments.
Here are some of Philip’s famous comments:
Prince Philip’s 50 most outrageous comments
“British women can’t cook” – in Britain in 1966.
2. “What do you gargle with – pebbles?” – speaking to singer Tom Jones after the 1969 Royal Variety Performance.
3. “I declare this thing open, whatever it is” – on a visit to Canada in 1969.
4. “Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed” – during the 1981 recession.
5. “If it has got four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and it flies but is not an aeroplane, and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it” – at a 1986 World Wildlife Fund meeting.
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies: A life of duty - with outrageous moments
9 Apr, 2021 03:19 PM
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Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
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By: Natalie Brown
Prince Philip s love for Queen Elizabeth has never been called into question but he was also renowned for outspoken - often outrageous and notorious - remarks, including: British women can t cook. (In Britain in 1966.) What do you gargle with? Pebbles? (Speaking to singer Tom Jones after the 1969 Royal Variety Performance.)