Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip is dead

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Prince Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II is dead according to reports. He had spent a month in the hospital for treatment of underlying heart illness and since his discharge, he's been in Windsor with the Queen.

A statement released by the Palace state, “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,” it said in a statement.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

The palace added that further announcements would be made “in due course”.

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Prince Phillip dies at age 99, and he's been married to the Queen for 73 years and been at her side for her 69 years reign. No further details were given as regards the situation around his death, the Duke stopped appearing in the public in 2017.

He died as the oldest partner of a monarch and the longest-serving consort in British history.

Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth share had children - Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. The Greek-born naval officer was due to turn 100 in June. He naturalized as an English man when he was about to get married to the Queen.