Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth ll, passed away Friday morning at Windsor Castle. He was 99.
According to NBC News, Prince Philip supported his wife for 67 years before retiring in 2017. He has rarely been seen publicly in the past few years.
He is credited with helping to modernize the royal family and was the first member to do a televised interview.
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
