Tributes pour in for Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband for 73 years

Tributes poured in on Friday afternoon for Prince Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.

Philip died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

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

In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March, after spending a month in hospital.

Everyone at Aston Martin is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this time. pic.twitter.com/lfjpDFszhu

— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) April 9, 2021

Britain’s prime minister Boris Johnson led the tributes, saying in a statement on Twitter the prince inspired the lives of countless young people.

“He helped to steer the Royal Family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life,” Johnson said.

“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world,” he said about the queen’s husband for 73 years.

The palace said further announcements would be made “in due course”.

“The royal family joins with people around the world in mourning his loss,” the statement said.

On the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/rZlbY1matF

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 9, 2021