We’re sending our condolences to the royal family within the wake of the information of Prince Philips’s passing. On Friday, Buckingham Palace launched an announcement asserting his passing on the age of 99.
In accordance with NBC News, the royal household mentioned, “It’s with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen publicizes the loss of life of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness handed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Fortress. Additional bulletins will probably be made in the end. The Royal Household be part of with individuals all over the world in mourning his loss.”
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II had been the longest-serving consort, and he supported the queen for 65 years inside his public function earlier than retiring in 2017.
Friday afternoon, following the information of his passing, slight funeral details had been introduced, with additional particulars to be supplied. Philip’s passing is anticipated to trigger eight straight days of mourning, and he’ll lie at relaxation in Windsor Fortress earlier than his funeral in St George’s Chapel.
Given the present pandemic, the queen is reportedly contemplating modifying funeral plans. It has been advisable that folks do no come collectively in giant crowds to mourn his passing however to mourn within the most secure method whereas following COVID tips.
Earlier this 12 months, Prince Philip spent a while within the hospital as he was being handled for an an infection. He additionally had an operation carried out for a preexisting coronary heart situation.
President Joe Biden and First Woman Jill Biden launched a statement about Prince Philip’s passing and mentioned:
“On behalf of all of the individuals of the USA, we ship our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, your entire Royal Household, and all of the individuals of the UK on the loss of life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Over the course of his 99-year life, he noticed our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service throughout World Battle II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his whole life within the public eye — Prince Philip gladly devoted himself to the individuals of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his household. The influence of his many years of devoted public service is clear within the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, within the environmental efforts he championed, within the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, within the younger individuals he impressed, and a lot extra. His legacy will stay on not solely by his household, however in all of the charitable endeavors he formed.”
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