Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99.
“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,…
Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth II were married for 74 years. On the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, the Queen said;
He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years,” Elizabeth said in a speech honoring their 50th wedding anniversary, per the BBC. “I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.”
He served as Prince Consort for 68 years.
One cannot imagine how deep the sorrow must be for Queen Elizabeth II.
Rest in peace Prince Phillip. You served well.