Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died this Friday at the age of 99. He had recently been hospitalized and underwent heart surgery.
"With deep sorrow, Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," said a statement from Buckingham Palace. " His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the statement read.
They indicated that "the Royal Family joins people around the world in mourning their loss " and then reported that "more announcements will be made in due course ."
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