UK’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Passes Away at the Age of 99

The announcement of his death was made through the Royal Family’s official Twitter account.

The tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99 at his residence Buckingham Palace. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. His Royal Highness was given the title Duke of Edinburgh on his wedding day. He supported his wife throughout his life and The Queen called him “My Rock”.


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The announcement of his death was made through the Royal Family’s official Twitter account.

 

The death of Prince Philip mourned by the world

There was an outburst of grief on Twitter after the announcement was made. Millions mourned his loss and paid their condolences to the royal family.

Many commended his role as a father, husband and friend.

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And some ardent fans shared pictures from his childhood.

However, few took this opportunity to target the royal family.

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Born June 10, 1921, on the dining room table at his parents’ home on the Greek island of Corfu, Philip was the fifth child and only son of Prince Andrew, younger brother of the King of Greece. His grandfather had come from Denmark during the 1860s to be adopted by Greece as the country’s monarch.

The Queen and Prince shared 73 years of the marital bond and his demise has left every member of the royal family deeply saddened.