The British royal family announced Friday that Prince Philip died
The husband of Queen Elizabeth II was 99 years old.
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle….The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
From NBCNEWS.COM
The intensely private prince will likely be remembered for his early efforts to help modernize the royal family’s image during a time of great change for Britain and the world, especially at the outset of Elizabeth’s reign in 1952. He also developed a reputation for the occasional brusque comment and crass, if not racist jokes.
“He helped create the model of the British royal family that has enabled it to continue forward into the 21st century,” Gristwood said. “We may have lost sight of that now, but I hope we’ll remember him for it.”
Prince Philip had been hospitalized in February for an infection and heart condition.
The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in November 2017.
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