Britain's Prince Philip has died: Reuters

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Prince Philip, pictured in 2012.

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"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," the palace said in a statement.

Prince Philip, pictured in 2017. Photo: EPA/WILL OLIVER

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

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

(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Source: Reuters

HRH had a strong connection to Poland, visiting, inaugurating and taking part in the 1975 European Championship in Horse Riding in Sopot.

Photo: PAP pic.twitter.com/bUpdQwvxTA

— Polish Embassy UK 🇵🇱 (@PolishEmbassyUK) April 9, 2021