The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II husband, has died at the age of 99.
In a Statement from Buckingham Palace Her Majesty, The Queen announced with deep sorrow that her husband passed away in the early hours of Friday.
She said his Royal Highness died peacefully at Windsor Castle.
The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest-serving consort in British history.
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Into his 90s he carried out a busy programme of public engagements, reflecting his own charitable interests.
He was taken to hospital over Christmas in 2011 for treatment for a blocked artery.
In 2012 he was admitted to hospital during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a bladder infection, and in 2013 had an exploratory operation on his abdomen.
In March, 2021, the Duke of Edinburgh left hospital after a month-long stay for treatment .
He underwent a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at another London hospital – St Bartholomew’s.
No official details have been released yet about the Duke’s funeral, but it is understood he will be given a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral, in line with his wishes.
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