Home World Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead at 99

Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead at 99

2 min read
0
0
727

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

A statement issued by the palace just after midday spoke of the Queen’s “deep sorrow” following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor on 16 March after a month in hospital.

Boris Johnson said he “inspired the lives of countless young people”.

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband,” the palace said.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

Speaking at Downing Street, the prime minister said that the duke had “earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world”.

Meanwhile, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said he “consistently put the interests of others ahead of his own and, in so doing, provided an outstanding example of Christian service”.

Bunches of daffodils, tulips, roses and lilies were among floral tributes placed by people outside the palace, while hundreds travelled to Windsor Castle to pay their respects.

However, the government has urged the public not to gather or leave tributes at royal residences amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Load More Related Articles
Load More By News Desk
Load More In World

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Check Also

We’ve got a Canadian in the US Open final – Trudeau

We’ve got a Canadian in the US Open final – Trudeau Leylah Fernandez entered into US Open …