Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died on April 9, 2021.
According to The Royal Family’s tweet, his Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle, a royal residence in the English county of Berkshire.
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.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
Here’s the full statement from the royal family:
“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. Friday, 9 April 2021.”
More updates to follow.
Cover image via Twitter/The Buckingham Palace
Sources: Twitter/The Buckingham Palace
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