Prince Philip, , Duke of Edinburgh, Dead at 99.<br />Buckingham Palace announced his death on April 9.<br />It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. , Buckingham Palace, via statement.<br />His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. , Buckingham Palace, via statement.<br />The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss, Buckingham Palace, via statement.<br />Philip underwent heart surgery in March but was later discharged from the hospital.<br />Prior to that, he had been admitted to the hospital <br />on multiple occasions for various reasons.<br />Philip, a decorated WWII naval officer, was the longest-serving British consort, completing 70 years of service.<br />As a philanthropist, he was associated <br />with about 800 organizations.<br />Due to the U.K.'s current COVID-19 restrictions, it is not yet known what events, if any, will take place in his honor.<br />Upon hearing the news, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson <br />said Prince Philip had "earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world."
