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Prince Philip and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Friday at the age of 99, announced Buckingham Palace.
A statement from The Royal Family said, “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.”
Earlier, the Palace had said that Prince was being treated for a pre-existing heart condition.
In February this year, Prince Philip was admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. Philip spent a month in hospital before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle.
