Polish embassy extends condolences after death of Britain's Prince Philip

The Polish embassy in London has extended condolences to Britain's royal family after Buckingham Palace on Friday announced the death of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, at the age of 99.

Prince Philip, pictured in 2012.

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"We are very sad to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family," the embassy wrote on social media.

The embassy added that Prince Philip "had a strong connection to Poland, visiting, inaugurating and taking part in the 1975 European Championship in Horse Riding" in the northern Polish city of Sopot.

We are very sad to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family. https://t.co/UQrPdKN3sS

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

Buckingham Palace said in a statement that Prince Philip passed away peacefully on Friday morning at Windsor Castle, a royal residence.

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Source: IAR