Prince Philip, the Longest-Serving British Consort in History, Has Died
Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died. He was 99-years-old. The news comes just a few weeks after he was released from the hospital, where he underwent a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
"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," reads a statement released by the royal family this morning.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."
Additionally, the profile photos of a variety of royal social media accounts, have changed to somber images of the Duke.
Prince Philip has largely stayed out of the public eye following his retirement from public life in August of 2017, but last summer he did attend his granddaughter Princess Beatrice's private wedding ceremony, and his final public appearance was attending a military event at Windsor Castle in July to transfer a ceremonial role to his daughter-in-law the Duchess of Cornwall.
Philip's death marks the first time a reigning monarch has been predeceased by his or her spouse since Queen Victoria. Details of his funeral, which would have been planned for decades, but will have to be adjusted for Covid-19, have yet to be announced, but we will update this post as soon as more information has been shared.
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