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- Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.
- Buckingham Palace announced on Friday, April 9 that the Duke of Edinburgh died earlier that morning.
- He lived an incredible life. Here are some of the best photos.
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died at the age of 99. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday, April 9 that the Duke of Edinburgh died earlier that morning.
While he retired from public life at the age of 95, claiming he would no longer carry out public engagements, he has been present at a number of high-profile events over the past few years, including the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.
From a career in the Royal Navy to his life standing by the side of his wife Queen Elizabeth II and his role as a figurehead for organizations like the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), he truly lived a full life.
Here's a look at the incredible life of Prince Philip.