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Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace Announces

Author Kara Lester
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Prince Philip (C), Duke of Edinburgh takes part in the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles at Windsor castle on July 22, 2020 in Windsor, England. The Duke of Edinburgh has been Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles since its formation in 2007. HRH served as Colonel-in-Chief of successive Regiments which now make up The Rifles since 1953. The Duchess of Cornwall was appointed Royal Colonel of 4th Battalion The Rifles in 2007. (Photo by Adrian Dennis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband has died this morning at the age of 99.

The Buckingham Palace announced in a statement,  “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 prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen. He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

Kara Lester is the Promotions Director for WMGK and BEN FM. She is a Penn State graduate with a degree in public relations. Kara creates contest and event pages for WMGK and BEN FM.

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