Prince Philip dies, aged 99

Written by Dan Williams on 9th April 2021

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, aged 99.

In a message on the official Royal Family Twitter account, the message reads “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.

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

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.

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021

A further tweet reads:

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