Britain's Prince Philip, in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge, on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt, in central London, Britain August 2, 2017. The 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, made his final solo appearance at the official engagement on Wednesday, before retiring from active public life. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
London [UK], April 9 (ANI): Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
“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 Buckingham Palace tweeted.
Buckingham Palace said that further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join people around the world in mourning his loss, the Palace said.
Earlier, the Palace had said that Prince was being treated for a pre-existing heart condition.
World leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip, ‘who inspired countless young people’
Tributes from world leaders poured in for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 99 on Friday. He was suffering from health-related issues.
Reacting to the demise of the Duke of Edinburgh, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Prince Philip lived an extraordinary life — as a naval hero in the Second World War, as the man who inspired countless young people.
“Our thoughts are with Her Majesty and her family, who have lost not just a much-loved and highly respected public figure, but a devoted husband and a proud and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather,” UK PM said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the death of Prince Philip.
“My thoughts are with the British people and the Royal Family on the passing away of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He had a distinguished career in the military and was at the forefront of many community service initiatives. May his soul rest in peace,” PM Modi tweeted.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan also expressed grief over his death.
“The government and people of Taiwan extend their deepest condolences on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family, and the people of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. May he rest in peace,” MOFA, Taiwan tweeted.
US President, former presidents and leaders pay tribute after death of Britain’s Prince Philip
By Reena Bhardwaj
Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): World leaders and friends of Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip paid tribute to him following his death in Windsor this morning. Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
Joe Biden, the US President praised the Duke for his public service, saying “his legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavours he shaped.”
President Joe Biden and his wife Jill, have sent their condolences “on behalf of all the people of the United States.”
They said: “Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye — Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.
“The impact of his decades of devoted public service is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in the environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more. His legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavours he shaped.”
“Jill and I are keeping the Queen and to Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in our hearts during this time.”
Barack Obama took to Twitter and said Prince Philip through his extraordinary example proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness. “His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness-all in-service of something greater. Our thoughts are with her Majesty the Queen, the royal family and the British people.
In Texas, former US President George W. Bush said: “Laura and I are fortunate to have enjoyed the charm and wit of his company, and we know how much he will be missed.
“We join those around the world offering heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the entire Royal Family.”
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed her condolences.
“The US Congress extends condolences over the passing of Prince Philip, whose life was distinguished by an inspiring ethic of dedicated service. May it be a comfort to Her Majesty & the Royal family that so many mourn with & pray for them at this sad time,” Pelosi tweeted. (ANI)
