Queen loses her rock as Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
Prince Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history - The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years
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Prince Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history. The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch s side.
He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
The Palace said in a statement: 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.
The loss of her beloved husband will be one of the most traumatic things the Queen has ever had to face.
Together for more than 70 years, the Duke of Edinburgh lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with her.
In 2002, her Golden Jubilee year, the Queen lost both her mother and sister within weeks of one another. But Philip was at her side.
The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh after the Queen Mother’s funeral (PA)
There will be no chance to spend as much time as she needs to grieve out of the spotlight.
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, husband of Britain s Queen Elizabeth, has passed away.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II’s husband of 73 years, died on Friday at Windsor Castle. He was 99.
The royal family confirmed the Duke of Edinburgh s death on Friday in a statement. 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, the statement reads.
An announcement about Philip s death was placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace on Friday.
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Queen Elizabeth II will now enter an official mourning period of eight days following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.
The royal family announced the Duke of Edinburgh s death on Friday in a statement. 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, the statement reads. Queen Elizabeth II announced the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, on Friday, April 9. He was 99.
The loss of her beloved husband will be one of the most traumatic things the Queen has ever had to face.
Together for more than 70 years, the Duke of Edinburgh lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with her.
In 2002, her Golden Jubilee year, the Queen lost both her mother and sister within weeks of one another. But Philip was at her side.
The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh after the Queen Mother’s funeral (PA)
There will be no chance to spend as much time as she needs to grieve out of the spotlight.