Statement from the Queen confirms death of Prince Philip aged 99 – South Asia Time

Statement from the Queen confirms death of Prince Philip aged 99

 April 9, 2021  

London — Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. 

The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “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, BBC writes.

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

 

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