Prince Philip dies at 99

Jude Egbas 12:21 - 09 April 2021

Prince Philip emerged unscathed from the accident in which two people were injured

The Duke of Edinburgh has been battling an infection.

The husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, is dead, Buckingham Palace has just announced.

He was 99 years of age.

The Duke of Edinburgh left hospital in March after being treated for an infection and after undergoing a heart procedure.

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
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021

Philip spent 65 years supporting the queen, retiring from his public role in 2017 and staying largely out of the view since.

He was married to Queen Elizabeth for 73 years.

Prince Philip alongside the Queen visited Nigeria in 2003 and I remember the controversial comment he made of former President Obasanjo about how he was dressed in traditional robes, “You look like you're ready for bed.” He said pic.twitter.com/BQON0dTABV
— SeunOkin Channels tv (@seunokin) April 9, 2021

In his active years, he helped set a new course for the monarchy under a young queen, championing Britain itself, as well as environmental causes, science and technology.