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Prince Philip obituary: The Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
Tributes are flooding in for Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke of Edinburgh’s death at midday on 9 April, weeks after he was treated in hospital for an infection.
Philip – who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in June – spent England’s third coronavirus lockdown with the Queen at Windsor, and in January they both received Covid-19 vaccinations.
Meanwhile, the pandemic is set to have a major impact on the duke’s funeral, codenamed Forth Bridge after the Scottish landmark and Unesco World Heritage Site, as military processions and lying-in-state protocol are abandoned to abide by lockdown restrictions.
A royal commentator said earlier the entire farewell would be “pared back” and largely kept behind the walls of Windsor Castle.
“Clearly [Buckingham Palace] have planned for a Covid funeral and I know that Philip’s would be a pretty understated royal funeral compared to that which would be held for his wife,” Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said.
“It will be behind castle walls at Windsor and we won’t get to see much of it at all.”
Ever wondered why Prince Philip wasn’t a king?
A light is being shone on the life and duties of the Duke of Edinburgh in the wake of his death, aged 99, with many in particular wondering why the Prince Consort did not become the King of England when he married the Queen in 1947.
Chelsea Ritschel explains:
Sam Hancock9 April 2021 17:08
Boris Johnson cancels plans for a pint on 12 April
The Guardian’s political correspondent Aubrey Allegretti reports the following:
Sam Hancock9 April 2021 16:58
How Covid could affect Prince Philip’s funeral
Coronavirus is set to have a major impact on the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, codenamed Forth Bridge after the Scottish landmark and Unesco World Heritage Site, as military processions and lying-in-state protocol are abandoned to adhere to lockdown restrictions.
Arrangements for Prince Philip’s service have been in place for years, and were updated and reviewed regularly by Buckingham Palace staff in consultation with him and the Queen.
Read our full report to find out the major changes caused by the virus:
Sam Hancock9 April 2021 16:48
More pictures from the scene at Windsor Castle
Some more pictures from outside Windsor Castle, where Tom Richell has been speaking with mourners gathered in memory of Prince Philip.
A mourner looks on from the end of the long walk at Windsor Castle
(Tom Richell)
Floral tributes at the gate to Windsor Castle
(Tom Richell)
Liam James9 April 2021 16:38
Parliament recalled for Duke of Edinburgh tributes, Cabinet to meet at 5pm today
Parliament is to be recalled on Monday to allow MPs to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death today.
Boris Johnson chaired a meeting of Whitehall departments involved in preparations for Prince Philip’s funeral, along with representatives of police and royal households at 4pm on Friday.
The Cabinet will meet at 5pm today, ministers will be able to pay their own tributes to the Duke.
Liam James9 April 2021 16:29
‘A grand figure of the century’: World leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip following death at 99
Leaders across the world are paying tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, after Buckingham Place announced his death at the age of 99.
Prime ministers, presidents and kings from all over Europe, the Commonweath and the rest of the planet are among those paying condolences after his passing was confirmed at midday on Friday.
See what they have to say about the Duke here:
Liam James9 April 2021 16:21
Joe Biden offers condolences to the Queen
Joe and Jill Biden send their regards to the Queen:
“On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and all the people of the United Kingdom on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
“Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye — Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.
“The impact of his decades of devoted public service is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in the environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more. His legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped.
“Jill and I are keeping the Queen and to Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in our hearts during this time.”
Liam James9 April 2021 16:18
The Duke of Edinburgh’s best quotes
The one you were all waiting for? Prince Philip’s best quotes here:
Liam James9 April 2021 16:13
Jose Mourinho interrupts press conference to pay tribute to Prince Philip
Jose Mourinho interrupts press conference to pay tribute to Prince Philip
Liam James9 April 2021 16:05
More from mourners at Windsor Castle
Louis Byrne, 41, who said he lives just across the road from Windsor Castle said he was moved to see so many people gathered in mourning.
“Goes to show how much he meant to people, it’s gonna pick up as we go on as well.
“Funnily enough I did say to my partner this morning that Prince Philip and Prince Charles are my favourite royals, so I was gutted when I heard the news.”
Louis Byrne at Windsor Castle this afternoon
(Tom Richell)
Liam James9 April 2021 15:56
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