Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth, Dies at 99

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh,, has died at the age of 99. His life spanned nearly a century of European history, starting with his birth as a member of the Greek royal family and ending as Britain’s longest serving consort. A former naval officer and keen polo player, Philip enjoyed robust health well into old age but had several health issues in recent years, undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. An official notice of his death was posted on the railings of Buckingham Palace, as is traditional, but was being removed shortly afterwards to avoid crowds gathering. With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the public elements of the final farewell will not be able to take place in their original form.