Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies. Read Royal Family’s statement

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. He was 99. The Royal Family has issued a statement.

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch died at the Windsor Castle on April 9. He was 99. 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. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn In a post on social media, the Royal Family confirmed the news, saying, “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,” the Royal Family said in their statement.