The announcement was posted on the gates of Buckingham Palace this morning in London:
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.His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.Further announcements will be made in due course.The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
My heart hurts for the dear old Queen, whose loss is inestimable.
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2 comments:
An extraordinary life - I worry about his beloved wife.
I'm sure she will stick it out with fortitude as she has always done - but inwardly what a great blow it must be. Now the last chapter of her long reign begins - God bless her.
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