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Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died aged 99

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced today, April 9, 2021. Photo: BBC News
LONDON, UK- The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history, with more than seven decades of public service.

A statement from Buckingham Palace today, April 9, 2021, 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."

The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Prince Phillip was well-known for his public gaffes and off-the-cuff comments before retiring from royal duties, due to old age, in 2017.

21 Responses to “Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died aged 99”

  • my two cents (09/04/2021, 08:25) Like (15) Dislike (40) Reply
    Time for the end of the mornacay
  • mm (09/04/2021, 08:35) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    RIP he was a good man.
    • FMP/VI (09/04/2021, 09:20) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
      He was. I met him on his last visit to the BVI, either in the late 80s or early 90s.
    • Rudolph (09/04/2021, 09:46) Like (4) Dislike (31) Reply
      Excuse me, how do you know he was a "good" man? How do you define Good?

      He was a lucky bastard who married in to a family/situation in which he did not have to struggle nor did he nor the queen have to look for a job.. it would be good if other people had the opportunity to serve as the so-called royal family.
      In any case may his soul be at peace.
      • VAH (09/04/2021, 10:54) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
        Why so bitter about him, what did he do to you?
      • Uneducated (09/04/2021, 16:17) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        Not defending he’s a good man cause I don’t know him but if you must know he came from a German royal family so he was straight regardless
      • Wrong (10/04/2021, 14:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        He was not a bastard,unlike many in the Caribbean.
        According to the records ,he was of legitimate birth to parents that were wed in Holy matrimony.
    • U didn't even probably (09/04/2021, 12:13) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
      Ever met him but u claim he was a good man what makes u say that for ur self head on the line ...the recognition that he got from the masses because of popularity power and wealth....hmmmm if that make u a good man..see why poor people is who fill the prison..
  • bvi (09/04/2021, 10:00) Like (30) Dislike (3) Reply
    My condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Heirs to the Throne and all of the other family members and friends of Prince Phillip.
  • Interested (09/04/2021, 11:53) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why focus on his gaffes and off the cuff comments.The man faithfully served his country during world war 2 and had many more positive attributes.Our Elders taught us if you cannot say anything nice say nothing at all.Tired of all this uk bashing and disrespect.The woman has lost her husband of 73 years and the family grieves.I met him on his solo visit here some years ago and he was quite charming.
    May he Rest In Peace after a long life of service
  • So (09/04/2021, 12:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS HE A BVI LANDER - PLEASE LET HIM REST IN PEACE AND FOCUS ON OURSELVES AND OUR AND THE WELL BEING OF THE PEOPLE
  • Windy (09/04/2021, 14:22) Like (4) Dislike (19) Reply
    why the hell our flags must fly half mask? This is the height of foolishness maybouy
  • Good to keep from (09/04/2021, 16:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about the slave trade?
    • Exactly (10/04/2021, 06:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Time to pay the piper. Sins got repercussion......there wicked people think there go lived all the days doing wrong and enjoying the spoils of it ...and that time comes to meet there maker their intentions is to ask forgiveness then be forgotten of sin and ride off in the sunset to some sort of heaven were there go rest in peace...while all there lives dealing hand to hand with Lucifer...he got a place for u ..for u trust him all your days .. playing with little girls in the morning and touching the boys at nigth ...while out on public defending gay rights in the name of the saver u now want to run to for forgiveness...maybouy it on u
  • west (09/04/2021, 19:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Useless eater gone!
  • . (10/04/2021, 07:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    May his soul rest in perfect peace.
  • Toeloma (10/04/2021, 14:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Based on my Christian learnings in the Church for 80 plus years, his life on Earth was Blessed. We should all be so favoured.


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