Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died at the age of 99.
A statement issued by
Buckingham Palace spoke of the Queen’s deep sorrow following his death at Windsor Castle Friday morning.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband,” the palace said.
The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was at the Queen’s side for more than her six decades of reign.
Speaking at Downing Street, Borris Johnson, the British Prime Minister said the duke had earned the affection of generations 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”.
