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On April 9, 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died. He was 99 years old.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Friday.
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the statement continued. “Further announcements will be made in due course.”
In Windsor, England, a picture of the late royal is displayed at The Two Brewers pub next to Windsor Castle on April 9.
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In response to his passing, memorials are emerging for the royal, who had been married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years.
Right, flowers line the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9.
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Following his death, Queen Elizabeth has entered an eight-day period of mourning. During this time, the monarch will refrain from carrying out any royal duties, and affairs of state will also be put on pause.
In keeping with his wishes, Philip will likely have a royal ceremonial funeral, not a full state funeral, which means that he will not lie in state. The funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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The country is also expected to go into a period of 10 days of mourning.
The palace said in a statement on Friday, “During the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of current government advice and social distancing guidelines, modified funeral and ceremonial arrangements for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh are being considered by Her Majesty The Queen. Details will be confirmed in due course.
“With the safety and wellbeing of the public in mind, and in accordance with government guidelines, members of the public are asked not to gather in crowds. Those wishing to express their condolences are asked to do so in the safest way possible, and not to gather at Royal Residences.”
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The statement added that, in lieu of flowers, well-wishers may consider making a donation to charity. The statement added, “An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on the Royal website.”
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Flowers are placed outside Buckingham Palace alongside a sign that reads “Thank you Philip” on April 9.
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Flags fly at half-staff outside the Scottish Parliament on April 9.
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A member of the public lays a Union Jack Flag next to floral tributes outside Buckingham Palace on April 9.
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Members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace on April 9. Right, a man leaves flowers with the newspaper marking Philip’s death. The headline reads, “A Life of Service.”
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Children leave messages of condolence outside Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021.
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Children add flowers to tributes laid outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on April 9.
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The Flag of Wales flies at half-mast from the Keep at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, South Wales, on April 9.
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The Union Jack is flown at half mast above Belfast City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 9.
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