Britain’s Prince Philip has died aged 99
over 4 years in The Irish Times
Britain’s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died.
A statement from Buckingham Palace in London said: “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.”
On March 16th, he left King Edward VII’s Hospital following a month-long stay receiving treatment. He initially received care for an infection but then underwent heart surgery for a pre-existing condition.
Prince Philip made a State visit to Ireland in May 2011 with the queen, following an invitation from then president Mary McAleese
He was the longest-serving consort in British history, and was married to the queen for more than 70 years
He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
He was just two months away from his 100th birthday in June. He spent much of the Covid-19 crisis staying with the queen at Windsor in HMS Bubble, the nickname given to the couple’s reduced household of staff during lockdown.
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