The husband of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Duke Philip of Edinburgh, died on Friday at the age of 100. This was reported at Buckingham Palace.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh”, – the palace said in a statement.
As specified, the duke died on the morning of April 9 at Windsor Castle.
On March 16, the Duke of Edinburgh was discharged from hospital after a month’s hospitalization, he returned to Windsor Castle in Berkshire.