Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the Duke of Edinburgh, died Friday at age 99.
According to the statement, the royal highness passed away at Windsor Castle.
However, he was the first male royal consort since Queen Victoria’s time in the 1800s and the longest-serving consort in British history.
“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 Royal Family’s official website said.
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
See tweet below:
The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
Further announcements will be made in due course.
Visit https://t.co/utgjraQQv5 to read the announcement in full.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
