Prince Philip Dies Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth Enters 8 Days Of Mourning

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died at Windsor Castle in the early hours of Friday. He was 99 and has been Queen Elizabeth II’s husband for the last 73 years.

Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history after he and then-Princess Elizabeth wed in 1947. He and the queen have four children, eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

At the time of his death, Philip’s full title was His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, Knight of the Garter, Knight of the Thistle, Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of Australia, Companion of the Queen’s Service Order, Privy Counselor.

The royal family confirmed Prince Philip’s death on Friday in a statement posted on social media.

“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 statement reads.

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. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021

There has been no mention of the causes leading to the Duke’s death. It is expected he passed due to preexisting conditions. He had been staying at Windsor Castle with the queen during England’s coronavirus lockdown.

His health had been declining over the past few months after being admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell in Feb. Philip then underwent a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

No matter what happened, the Duke of Edinburgh carried on. “Whatever happens, don’t give up and don’t despair,” he once said. “Results may not be immediately apparent, but you may have touched a receptive chord without knowing it.”

Queen Elizabeth II will now enter into an official mourning period of eight days as per tradition. During this time the reigning monarch will halt all royal duties, affairs of the state will be paused and no laws will be given royal assent.