Prince Phillip, Husband Of Queen Elizabeth, Dies At 99
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh wave to the crowd as she celebrates her official birthday by taking part in the Trooping the Colour parade on June 11, 2011 in London, England. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. In 1748, it was decided that the parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. More than 600 guardsmen and cavalry make up the parade, a celebration of the Sovereign's official birthday, although the Queen's actual birthday is on 21 April. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
The Queen’s husband Prince Phillip died peacefully in Buckingham Palace. He was 99.
A Royal statement read, “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.”
They added, “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Prince Philip is survived by his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, their daughter Princess Anne and their three sons: next-in-line-to-the-throne Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry and nine great-grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie and Princess Eugenie’s new baby boy, August, whose middle name is Philip.
Philip, who would have turned 100 in June, has been plagued by health issues in recent years.
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