01of 13Chris Jackson/GettyOn April 9, 2021,Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died. He was 99 years old.“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,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Friday.“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the statement continued. “Further announcements will be made in due course.“In Windsor, England, a picture of the late royal is displayed at The Two Brewers pub next to Windsor Castle on April 9.
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On April 9, 2021,Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died. He was 99 years old.
“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,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Friday.
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the statement continued. “Further announcements will be made in due course.”
In Windsor, England, a picture of the late royal is displayed at The Two Brewers pub next to Windsor Castle on April 9.
02of 13In response to his passing, memorials are emerging for the royal, who had been married toQueen ElizabethII for 73 years.Right, flowers line the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9.
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In response to his passing, memorials are emerging for the royal, who had been married toQueen ElizabethII for 73 years.
Right, flowers line the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9.
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In keeping with his wishes, Philip will likely have a royal ceremonial funeral, not a full state funeral, which means that he will not lie in state. The funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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The country is also expected to go into a period of 10 days of mourning.
“With the safety and wellbeing of the public in mind, and in accordance with government guidelines, members of the public are asked not to gather in crowds. Those wishing to express their condolences are asked to do so in the safest way possible, and not to gather at Royal Residences.”
05of 13Prince Philip.Jeff Spicer/GettyThe statement added that, in lieu of flowers, well-wishers may consider making a donation to charity. The statement added, “An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on theRoyal website.”
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The statement added that, in lieu of flowers, well-wishers may consider making a donation to charity. The statement added, “An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on theRoyal website.”
06of 13AFP/GettyFlowers are placed outside Buckingham Palace alongside a sign that reads “Thank you Philip” on April 9.
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Flowers are placed outside Buckingham Palace alongside a sign that reads “Thank you Philip” on April 9.
07of 13Peter Summers/GettyFlags fly at half-staff outside the Scottish Parliament on April 9.
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Flags fly at half-staff outside the Scottish Parliament on April 9.
08of 13Dan Kitwood/GettyA member of the public lays a Union Jack Flag next to floral tributes outside Buckingham Palace on April 9.
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A member of the public lays a Union Jack Flag next to floral tributes outside Buckingham Palace on April 9.
09of 13Dan Kitwood/GettyMembers of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace on April 9. Right, a man leaves flowers with the newspaper marking Philip’s death. The headline reads, “A Life of Service.”
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Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace on April 9. Right, a man leaves flowers with the newspaper marking Philip’s death. The headline reads, “A Life of Service.”
10of 13AFP/GettyChildren leave messages of condolence outside Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021.
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Children leave messages of condolence outside Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021.
11of 13BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyChildren add flowers to tributes laid outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on April 9.
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Children add flowers to tributes laid outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on April 9.
12of 13GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/GettyThe Flag of Wales flies at half-mast from the Keep at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, South Wales, on April 9.
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The Flag of Wales flies at half-mast from the Keep at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, South Wales, on April 9.
13of 13Charles McQuillan/GettyThe Union Jack is flown at half mast above Belfast City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 9.
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The Union Jack is flown at half mast above Belfast City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 9.
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