Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11437314

Prince Philip had died peacefully at home. Knew he was getting old and didn't look too well but still shocking. Thoughts with the Queen and her family.

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Such a shame he didn't make it to his 100th birthday. Thank you HRH for a lifetime of service.

What's weird is only 10 minutes before this was announced today, myself and a friend were talking about his age/health....

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The Dukedom of Edinburgh now passes to his eldest son, the Prince of Wales.

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The funeral is to be on Saturday with only 30 people allowed - so a solely Royal Family affair with no politicians from across the Commonwealth or foreign royals. Prince Philip is to be laid to rest under St George's Chapel in Windsor where King George VI, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are also entombed.

The Countess of Wessex, Sophie, has described the Duke's death as "so gentle".

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Tributes poured in from across the Commonwealth and world, but this tribute from New Zealand's Parliament really struck a chord with me.

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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall viewed tributes left by the public, visibly moved.

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The funeral list for tomorrow has been released. Due to Coronavirus it is down from around 800 to a maximum of 30.


https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VP-GRAPHIC-GUEST-LIST.jpg

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RIP Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 1921-2021.


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[Courtneyy]

Now I feel so sorry for the Queen being all alone :( I just started watching The Crown on netflix after his death. He seemed to have had such an amazing life

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Now I feel so sorry for the Queen being all alone :( I just started watching The Crown on netflix after his death. He seemed to have had such an amazing life

Speaking of the Queen, she's 95 today.

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[Courtneyy]

Speaking of the Queen, she's 95 today.

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OMG, it is? I didn't even realise. In Australia we celebrate her birthday on the 14th of June! :O Weird

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OMG, it is? I didn't even realise. In Australia we celebrate her birthday on the 14th of June! :O Weird

That's because she has an actual birthday and an "official" birthday. :)

Yesterday was her *actual* birthday. Canada on the other hand celebrates her birthday on Victoria Day which is every May. Confusing, eh?