At noon London time, the Royal Family released a statement.
“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 made in due course.
“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
“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 made in due course.
“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Prince Philip dies at 99
Prince Philip has died peacefully at Windsor Castle at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
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