Prince Phillip, Husband Of Queen Elizabeth, Dies At 99

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

April 9th, 2021 8:11 AM

The Queen’s husband Prince Phillip died peacefully in Buckingham Palace. He was 99.

A Royal statement read, “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. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course.”

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

Prince Philip is survived by his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, their daughter Princess Anne and their three sons: next-in-line-to-the-throne Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry and nine great-grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie and Princess Eugenie’s new baby boy, August, whose middle name is Philip.

Philip, who would have turned 100 in June, has been plagued by health issues in recent years.

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  Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, batting at the nets during cricket practice while in the Royal Navy, July 31st 1947. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images)

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  Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, working at his desk after returning to his Royal Navy duties at the Petty Officers Training Centre in Corsham, Wiltshire, August 1st 1947. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images)

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  Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, saluting as he resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers School at Kingsmoor, Hawthorn, England, July 31st 1947. (Photo by PNA Rota/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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  Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, playing polo at Windsor Park, UK, 28th July 1967. (Photo by Daily Express/Getty Images)

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  Portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their baby daughter Princess Anne following her christening, at Buckingham Palace, October 23rd 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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  Prince Charles (left) talking to his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, in front of a fireplace at Sandringham, Scotland, 1969. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch a cricket match at Highclere Castle, Highclere, Hampshire, 3rd August 1958. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission of #495101428 with alternate crop.) Prince Harry and Prince Phillip enjoy the atmosphere during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Queen Elizabeth II sits with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as she delivers her speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster on June 4, 2014 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II is to unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on a 5p charge for plastic bags in England, funding of workplace pensions, new state-funded childcare subsidy and reforms to speed up infrastructure projects. (Photo by Ray Collins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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  WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh react as they bid farewell to Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina (not pictured) at the end of their official visit at Windsor Castle on April 11, 2014 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Ireland's Michael D. Higgins is making the first state visit by a president of the republic since it gained independence from neighbouring Britain. The visit comes three years after Queen Elizabeth II made a groundbreaking trip to the republic, which helped to heal deep-rooted unease and put British-Irish relations on a new footing. (Photo by Leon Neal-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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  WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Tribute photographs are seen in the window of a pub near Windsor Castle following the death of Prince Philip, on April 09, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. HRH passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Notice of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's death is displayed on the large screen at Piccadilly Circus on April 09, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. HRH passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

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