THE Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.
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The Royal Family confirmed that he had passed away about 9pm Australian time.
"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband," the palace said in a statement.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
Prince Philip had been hospitalised and unwell in recent months.
It was two months and one day until he would have turned 100 years old.
The Queen is expected to enter an eight day period of mourning for her husband of more than 70 years.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
