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- The Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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- Prince Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history and married to the Queen for more than 70 years.
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- The Duke dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side, before officially retiring from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
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- The Palace said in a statement at midday today: “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.
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- “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
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- “Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
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- Tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh have poured in from around the world and locally.
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- We will be providing updates and reaction to this breaking news story in our live blog below.
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