Buckingham Palace confirmed, in a statement, that Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip passed away peacefully on Friday morning.
Prince Phillip has died: Here’s Queen Elizabeth’s reaction
In a statement released by the British monarchy, it was said that Phillip, after 99 years of life, cast his last breath at Windsor Castle.
“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. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle, the statement read.
At this time, the cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Although, BBC News had recently reported that the husband of Queen Elizabeth underwent surgery for his heart condition in March. This was after he had spent a month under intense supervision at a hospital in London, UK.
No word from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The tragic news of Prince Phillip’s passing has added further woes to Buckingham Palace. The 99-year-old’s transitioning comes a month after the wool was lifted on the scale of oppression Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle suffered under the rule of The Firm.
At this time, no statements have come from the couple who have since moved on with their lives in the United States.
Here are some of the reactions we’ve picked up from social media, following the news of Prince Phillips’ passing.
We are deeply saddened to hear that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.
— London Ambulance Service (@Ldn_Ambulance) April 9, 2021
The thoughts of us all at London Ambulance Service are with the @RoyalFamily at this sad time. https://t.co/wPgWSywjkI
HRH Prince Philip was a wonderful one off. We should all be very thankful that he devoted and dedicated his life to public service. May he rest in peace.
— Anna Soubry (@Anna_Soubry) April 9, 2021
Such sad news.
— Zac Goldsmith (@ZacGoldsmith) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip was far ahead of his time on nature.
Among so much more, he co-founded WWF 60 yrs ago (now the world's largest conservation group). Later he founded Australia’s 1st (& best known) env group.
He made an amazing contribution & I feel indebted to him.
Prince Phillip is survived by his wife Queen Elizabeth, his four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.