Prince Philip passed away on Friday morning.
The Queen's husband fell asleep peacefully at the age of 99.
Prince Philip, the Queen's husband, dies on April 9, 2021 at the age of 99.
This was announced by Buckingham Palace.
Previously, the prince was in the hospital for a long time because of an illness at the heart.
It's confirmed: Prince Harry will travel to London for his funeral.
Wife Meghan stays in the USA
(Update April 11, 8:57 a.m.).
The royal court is now
announcing the
first details of the funeral service - including a personal wish of the deceased
(update April 11, 10:34 a.m.)
.
Update from April 11th, 7.45pm:
Prince Harry will travel to England for his grandfather's funeral.
Various media want to know that.
The British tabloid newspaper
The Sun
claims to have gained knowledge of another detail: According to this, Prince Harry and his older brother William want to walk together behind Prince Philip's coffin during the funeral procession - as they did at the funeral of their mother, Lady Diana.
The paper also reported from an internal source that Prince Charles was "very happy" to see his two sons united.
Tensions have existed between Harry and William for some time, exacerbated by the fact that the younger Windsor and his wife Meghan left the royal family.
In the British press there is speculation as to whether the brothers will get closer again through the loss of their grandfather.
Prince Philipp died at the age of 99 - The Queen reports "great emptiness"
Update from April 11, 2:27 p.m.:
After Prince Philip's death, his second eldest son, Prince Andrew, spoke briefly to Sky television.
In addition to his own grief, he also reports on a first visit to his mother Queen Elizabeth.
The monarch said that the death of her husband "left a great void" in her life.
Prince Andrew also explains that his mother is very "stoic" and very "thoughtful" about her sad loss.
The Queen and Prince Philip had been married for over 70 years.
Son Andrew revealed that fortunately the Queen is now getting a lot of support.
Update April 11, 10:34 a.m.:
After Buckingham Palace had already announced that the funeral service for Prince Philip will take place on April 17, there are now the first details on the schedule.
The commemoration will begin at 3 p.m. British time, as the palace has now announced.
Until then, the Duke's coffin will remain in the private chapel of Windsor Castle.
Pallbearers from the first battalion of the Grenadier Guards pick up the body in a non-public procession.
Prince Philip was the regiment's honorary colonel from 1975 to 2017.
Then the coffin is brought to the entrance hall of Windsor Castle in a custom built Land Rover.
There, the participants of the procession can say goodbye.
The Land Rover was a special wish of the deceased, he had helped design it.
The Prince Consort is then taken to St. George's Chapel, which is also on the Windsor Castle estate.
After the national minute of silence at 4 p.m. local time, there is a funeral service inside the chapel with the royal family and the private secretary of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Harry flies to London for the funeral, Duchess Meghan stays in the USA
Update April 11,
8:43 a.m
.:
British newspapers had already suspected it, now the
Harpersbazar.com
portal was
able
to confirm it: Prince Harry will travel to London for his grandfather's funeral.
He will adhere to all applicable Covid-19 rules on entry and on site, it said.
His heavily pregnant wife Meghan Markle will not be able to travel with them, according to a source close to the couple: "The Duchess has made every effort to travel by the Duke's side, but unfortunately she has not received any medical clearance from her doctor," the will Source cited.
The Sussexes paid tribute to the late Prince Philip on their website by placing an obituary on the homepage.
"You will be missed very much," it says there.
Prince Harry has repeatedly reported a very close relationship with his grandfather.
Recently, due to the distance, they had often communicated via video calls.
After the death of Prince Philip - his son Charles with the first explanation
Update April 10, 7:11 p.m
.: After it became known that Prince Philip was to be buried next Saturday (April 17) in Windsor, his son Prince Charles also spoke up with a first statement.
According to
bbc.com
, Charles said that his father was "a very much loved and valued character".
Over the past 70 years, Prince Philip has "rendered the most remarkable and devoted service to the Queen, my family and the country, but also to the Commonwealth as a whole," said Charles.
The entire royal family was also "deeply touched" by the sympathy of the many people around the world.
He also spoke of his late father as “dear papa”, who was “a very special person” who “would have been amazed above all by the reaction and the touching things that were said about him”.
Before the funeral on Saturday at 3 p.m. (local time) at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, there is to be a national minute of silence.
The memorial service will be televised.
Update 6.15 p.m
.: Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elisabeth II, died on Friday, April 9th at the age of 99.
It is now clear that the funeral will take place a week later on Saturday, April 17th, at Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh stayed there before his death.
Buckingham Palace announced that there would be a nationwide minute of silence before the memorial service.
Prince Harry, who lives with his family in the United States, is reportedly also coming to the funeral.
Royal family on condolence visits to the Queen
Update 3:49 p.m.:
More and more members of the British royal family arrive at Windsor Castle for condolences to the Queen.
Visibly moved, the Queen's daughter-in-law, Countess Sophie, spoke on Saturday about the Queen's reaction to her husband's death.
"The Queen was impressive," said the 56-year-old with tears in her eyes to reporters as she and her husband, Prince Edward, left Windsor Castle.
Edward is the youngest son of the Queen and Prince Philips.
He is expected to receive the title Duke of Edinburgh from his father.
According to a BBC report, his older brother, heir to the throne, Prince Charles, had
rushed
to his
mother in Windsor
on Friday
.
Armed forces fire in honor of Prince Philips
Meanwhile, the armed forces paid their last respects to former naval officer Philip on Saturday with 41 gun salutes.
Cannon thunder could be heard around noon in all parts of the United Kingdom as well as in Gibraltar.
Among others at the Tower in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
Several warships on the high seas also fired cannon shots.
Portraits of Philips were shown on many billboards, including in London's Piccadilly Circus.
All over the country the flags were waved at half-mast.
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Royal troops fire cannons in honor of Philips.
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Prince Harry is said to be flying to London for Prince Philip's funeral
Update 2:27 p.m.:
As the British "Daily Mail" reports, Prince Harry is now preparing to return home.
There was already speculation beforehand as to whether the prince would travel from the USA to England - and whether he would possibly get special permission with regard to the applicable quarantine regulations for travelers.
Because currently the following applies: A negative test result is required before departure, after arrival it is necessary to go into self-quarantine for ten days.
A second negative test shortens this time to five days.
Although the date for the funeral of Prince Philip is not yet known, this arrangement could mean that the prince could miss the event.
The visit to London would also be the deserter's first personal encounter with his brother, Prince William, after Harry and Meghan's scandalous interview.
According to the British "Mirror", Harry had already spoken to his cousins Beatrice and Eugenie and also his father Prince Charles about his travel plans.
A source told the newspaper: Harry wanted "to be with everyone and have already made arrangements to come home."
The "DailyMail" assumes that Harry will travel by private jet from Los Angeles to London.
Since Duchess Meghan is pregnant with her second child, it is unclear whether she will accompany her husband.
The child should be born in summer.
The "Mirror" writes that Meghan will not take the long flight.
Prince Philip is dead: the Pope sends his condolences by telegram
Update April 10, 12:53 p.m.:
The head of the church, Pope Francis, now comments on the death of the Queen's husband.
In a telegram released by the Vatican on Saturday, April 10, he paid tribute to Prince Philip.
In the message to the Queen, the Pope expresses his “condolences” and praises “Prince Philips' commitment to his family, his service to the public and his commitment to the education and advancement of future generations”.
He wished all those who mourn comfort and peace.
The telegram was signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on behalf of the Pope - a common practice.
Prince Charles remembers his dead father Prince Philip: "independent individual"
Update April 10, 12:34 p.m.:
After the official letter from the palace announcing Prince Philips' death, his son, Prince Charles, has now also made a statement.
He is currently number one in the order of succession to the throne.
Prince Philip is often referred to primarily as "the Queen's husband".
According to the protocol, he had to walk two steps behind his wife throughout his life.
Prince Charles now said on a BBC broadcast: "I think he probably really wanted to be remembered as a separate individual."
The Queen and Prince Philip were married for 73 years.
She always praised him as “strength and support”.
Speaking of the 1997 gold wedding anniversary, she said, "I and his whole family, as well as this country and many other countries, owe more to him than he would ever admit or we could ever suspect."
Charles was closed on Friday, according to a BBC report his mother hurried to Windsor, who had expressed "deeply saddened" in a message.
Details of the funeral service are expected on Saturday.
British media speculate that Prince Harry will also travel from the USA for this.
He could probably be exempted from the quarantine rules for travelers.
However, it is unclear whether the royals will use the opportunity for a reconciliation.
Great Britain commemorates Prince Philip with gunshots and bells
Update April 10, 8:33 a.m.:
After the death of Prince Philip, Great Britain is commemorating the deceased husband of Queen Elizabeth II with gun salutes and minutes of silence on Saturday (April 10). From 12 noon (2 p.m. CEST), cannons will fire in numerous cities from London via Edinburgh and Belfast to Gibraltar as well as from the warships of the Royal Navy over a period of 40 minutes 41 shots.
Westminster Abbey, where the future Queen and Prince Philip married in 1947, had rung its bell 99 times on Friday - once for each year of the deceased's life.
The flags on all government buildings have been flying at half-mast since Friday morning.
This should remain so until the morning after the funeral of the Prince Consort, the date of which has not yet been announced.
On the recommendation of the British Football Association, a minute's silence should be observed at all football matches on April 10th, and players should wear black armbands.
Two minutes of silence are also planned for the Grand National horse race.
The British newspapers dedicated their front pages to the deceased on Saturday.
“We cry with you, ma'am” was the headline of the tabloid “The Sun”.
The "Daily Mail" published a 144-page special edition, on the front page a photo of the Queen with Prince Philip and the headline "Farewell, my beloved".
Prince Philip is dead: first details on the procedure up to the funeral
Compassionate messages have been received from all over the world on the death of Prince Philip.
Many praised the dedication of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, who died on Friday at the age of 99, to young people and the environment.
After his death, the so-called "Operation Forth Bridge" protocol comes into force.
It is planned how the time until Prince Philips' funeral should run.
There is now a national mourning period until the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.
The Royals, including the Queen herself, will not keep any appointments during this time.
This also means that the queen, in her capacity as head of state, cannot put any laws into force with her signature during this time.
However, the funeral of the deceased monarch will probably be held smaller than a normal state funeral.
Details of the funeral are expected as early as this weekend - it is reportedly to take place in the St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle and is likely to have a military touch.
Because of the corona pandemic and the contact regulations in place in the United Kingdom, the Queen is only allowed to invite 30 instead of 800 guests.
Above all, it is eagerly awaited whether Prince Harry, who now lives in California, will be able to attend the funeral.
After Prince Philip's death: Profile picture changes on Instagram
Update 9:24 p.m.:
After the death of Prince Philip, the whole world is in great mourning for the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. The royals themselves have now also made a mark on social networks.
Instead of a photo of the Queen, the coat of arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland now adorns the profile picture of the Queen's official Instagram account.
Prince Charles also changed his profile picture on his and Camilla's account to the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales out of respect for his late father.
And Kate and Williams exchanged a happy family picture for their coat of arms.
Prince Philip is dead: America's government expresses grief
Update 8:10 p.m.:
US President Joe Biden and several of his predecessors have expressed their condolences to the Queen, her family and the British people after the death of Prince Philip.
The Prince Consort had seen how the world had changed dramatically in the course of his life, Biden said in a written statement on Friday.
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife said, "We have enjoyed every opportunity to meet him over the years and will always be deeply grateful for the kindness he has shown us." Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, recalled their first meeting with Prince Philip in a written statement, describing him as kind and warm, with a keen mind and inexhaustible good nature.
"We will
miss
him
very much."
Donald Trump also spoke up and wrote in a statement: "He embodied the calm restraint, the strict strength and indomitable integrity of Great Britain." The death of Prince Philip was an "irreplaceable loss" for the country.
Meanwhile, there was also an initial reaction from Meghan and Prince Harry.
Will the two of them travel back to London?
Prince Philip is dead: Angela Merkel answers
Update 5.45 p.m.:
The grief for Prince Philip is deep.
People all over the world express their grief.
Chancellor Angela Merkel also expressed her condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the death of Prince Philip.
“His friendship with Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten.” Merkel announced this on Friday via a spokeswoman on Twitter.
“The death of Prince Philip fills me with great sadness.
Our thoughts are with IM
(Her Majesty, Editor's Note)
Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family. ”A black and white picture of Prince Philip was attached to the tweet.
What happens after Prince Philip's death?
The rules after "Operation Forth Bridge" come into force *.
Prince Philip is dead: Queen "in deep mourning" - Londoners come together at Windsor Castle
Update 4:55 p.m.:
All over the world there is great mourning: Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 99.
While many people published expressions of sympathy on social networks,
residents of London were already
making a pilgrimage to
Buckingham Palace
, according to a report from the
dpa
.
There and at Windsor Castle they want to pay their last respects to the deceased.
Because of the distance rules in the corona pandemic, a notice on the fence of Buckingham Palace was removed after a short time because too many people had gathered there.
Hundreds are said to have gathered at Windsor Castle to lay flowers.
Prince Philip stayed there until his death.
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A London woman lays down flowers as a sign of mourning.
Prince Philip died at the age of 99.
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Two employees of Buckingham Palace hang up the announcement of Prince Philip's death.
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Prince Philip is dead: Queen "in deep mourning" - football association hoists flags at half mast
Update 4:21 p.m
.: In addition to numerous royals and high-ranking politicians, the English Football Association (FA) now also condolences Queen Elizabeth II after the death of Prince Philip.
As an expression of mourning, all flags were raised at half mast, both in Wembley Stadium and at the national football center St. George's Park.
As president of the association, Prince Philip led him from 1955 to 1957 and was present at many important games.
At the 1966 World Cup final between England and Germany, in which England won 4-2, and also at the legendary 1953 Cup final. Prince Philip later remained an honorary member of the association.
Parliament meets earlier in London over Prince Philip's death
Update 3:43 p.m.:
As the German press agency announced, the British Parliament in London will now be called back prematurely from the Easter break because of the death of Prince Philip.
The aim is to give MPs the opportunity to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's deceased husband.
The government confirmed that the House of Commons will meet on Monday.
The President of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, paid tribute to Philip as a loyal servant of his country.
"We must stop today to honor him and express our deepest gratitude for the prince's devoted loyalty to our country," said Hoyle.
"All parts of the country will miss him very much".
Prince Philip is dead: Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Heiko Maas speak up
Update 3:34 p.m
.: German politicians also show great sympathy.
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier learned the news of Prince Philips' death with "deep sadness", he said.
"Prince Philip was popular and highly esteemed in Germany." The Duke of Edinburgh was the royal family and the British people "a support in difficult and good times".
"With poise, charm and wit, he won the respect and love of the people of your kingdom," he added.
He also made "an important contribution to the reconciliation of our nations after the horrors of the Second World War".
Steinmeier also paid tribute to Philips' role during World War II.
As a member of the Royal Navy, he fought for the liberation of Europe from National Socialist terror.
"We will remember his commitment to democracy and freedom," declared the Federal President.
Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) was “deeply sad” about the death of British Prince Philip.
The Queen's husband had "lived a long life in the service of his country," said Maas in English on the online service Twitter.
"Our thoughts and prayers go to the royal family, the people of the Commonwealth and all who have loved them dearly."
Prince Philip is dead: royal families in Sweden and Norway mourn
Update 2:54 p.m.:
In addition to many fans who trust on social networks, many other royals are also affected.
The court in Oslo announced on behalf of the Norwegian royal family that the embassy had received the message from King Harald with great sadness and that the royal family's flags had been hoisted at half-mast.
“Our thoughts are with the Queen and her family.
We also extend our condolences to the British people. "
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden also declared on behalf of the Swedish royal family: “Prince Philip has been a good friend of our family for many years, a friendship that we valued very much.
We extend our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain. "
Prince Philip is dead: expressions of mourning by the royals from the Netherlands and Belgium
The Dutch royal family expressed their sympathy: "We remember His Royal Highness Prince Philip with great respect," declared King Willem-Alexander, his wife Máxima and the king's mother, Princess Beatrix, in The Hague on Friday.
The Oranje family praised that he had put his long life at the service of the British people.
"His lively personality made an indelible impression."
And the Belgian royal couple also expressed their sadness over the death of British Prince Philip and expressed their condolences.
In the name of the Belgian King Philippe and his wife Queen Mathilde, the palace wrote on
on Friday
: “Deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.” You want Her Majesty, the Queen, the British royal family and the British Express the people's deepest condolences.
Prince Philip died on Friday at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, as announced by Buckingham Palace in London.
Prince Philip dead: heads of state express sympathy
Other heads of state and officials join them.
The German Ambassador in London, Andreas Michaelis, tweeted: "It is a great privilege that he has visited us on so many occasions in Germany and helped us to build a very close partnership between Great Britain and Germany." Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison writes in an official statement: “For almost 80 years, Prince Philip served the Crown, his country and the Commonwealth.
The Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, was, to use the Queen's words, her “strength and home”.
He embodied a generation that will no longer exist. ”And concludes:“ The Australians send their love and heartfelt condolences to the Queen and the royal family. ”Also in the country of which the Queen is also head the flags are flying at half mast.
Statement on His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
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- Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) April 9, 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed his "deeply felt condolences" to the British royal family after the death of Prince Philip.
"Prince Philip will miss Israel and the world very much," wrote Netanyahu on Twitter on Friday.
Queen Elizabeth II's husband was "an accomplished servant of the state".
Prince Philip is dead: BBC and Boris Johnson remember Duke
Update 2:21 p.m.:
The whole country is in deep mourning for its deceased monarch.
The British television broadcaster BBC and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also expressed their mourning for the loss.
The BBC played the British national anthem on television in honor of Prince Philips.
Prince Philip is dead: Boris Johnsen also honors the late Queen husband in an address
And Boris Johnson also paid tribute to Prince Philip in a live televised address.
In it the head of state spoke of the duke as "strength and support" of the queen.
And further: "Today we mourn with Her Majesty the Queen." The monarch has earned the affection of all generations in Great Britain, the Commonwealth and around the world, said Johnson.
Johnson also referred to his previous work as a coachman in his condolences.
"The experienced coachman he was, he helped direct the royal family and the monarchy so that it remained an institution." This was "undeniably important" for the "balance and happiness" of national life.
Since the prince also experienced the Second World War, he has a "spirit of service" that he has preserved.
Boris Johnson also added: Philip was way ahead of his time, for example in his commitment to the environment.
Prince Harry said in a 2018 speech about Philip: "You pointed out climate change before anyone even talked about it."
Prince Philip is dead: fans from all over the world mourn on the social platforms
Update from April 9, 1:49 p.m
.: Fans of the Duke and the Queen are in deep mourning over the loss.
“I didn't think I'd cry, but I do!
I remember how he rebuked me as a 9/10 year old for climbing a railing for a better view!
He was thinking about my safety! ”, Describes a follower, personal encounter with Prince Philip on the Twitter post of the palace.
Many post pictures of the Queen and her husband from days gone by to commemorate Prince Philip.
One user adds: "I think that will be felt across the country".
He continued: “He served his country all his life and was known as a loving husband and father.
He will be sorely missed. "
RIP✝️ HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, time to rest.
Thoughts are with the Queen who has lost her rock! ❤️💔 pic.twitter.com/QYuVKUxFEN
- Deb Smith (@DBakingNurse) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip: He dies at the age of 99
First report from April 9th:
London - Prince Philip, the husband of the British Queen Elizabeth II, is dead. The Royal Family announced via Twitter: "In deep sorrow", the Queen has the death of her beloved husband *, Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh, announced.
Buckingham Palace announced that he died on Friday morning at the age of 99 "peacefully in Windsor Castle".
He would have celebrated his 100th birthday in June.
The prince had been hospitalized for a month in March and had a heart operation.
According to protocol, Prince Philip had to walk two steps behind his wife throughout his life.
Now he's officially preceded her for the first time.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
Prince Philip is dead: He had health problems time and again
Prince Philip has not attended any official appointments since 2017 and was thus in royal retirement.
The Duke of Edinburgh had to struggle with health problems again and again.
He suffered from a heart disease, had to be treated for bladder infections and had his hand operated on.
A new hip joint followed at the age of 96.
Prince Philip had his longest hospital stay in February 2021. The Duke was treated in the London special clinic, the King Edward VII Hospital, and as a result had to spend a few weeks in the hospital.
He was not released until March 2021.
He and the Queen had previously received a protective vaccination against the corona virus.
The Queen consort had hardly been seen in public since the corona pandemic.
He spent the time with his wife largely isolated from the public at Windsor Castle with a small staff of court staff.
Prince Philip is dead: he had four children with the Queen
Prince Philip was born on June 10, 1921 on the Greek island of Corfu and first met his future wife and Queen Elizabeth at a wedding in 1934.
They got to know and love each other before they married in 1947.
In 1952 Elizabeth ascended the throne and Philip became Prince Consort.
The couple had four children.
Charles was born in 1948, daughter Anne followed in 1950, then son Andrew in 1960 and finally son Edward in 1964.
Prince Charles is currently number one as heir to the throne of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Philip is dead: the Queen's husband had German roots
What many do not know: Prince Philip had German roots.
In 1921 the offspring of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg was born on the Greek island of Corfu as Prince of Greece and Denmark.
His father was Andrew of Greece.
His mother, Princess Alice von Battenberg, came from the family of the Grand Dukes of Hesse.
She was the great granddaughter of the British Queen Victoria.
Philip temporarily attended the Salem elite school in southern Germany and spoke good German.
For the wedding with the British heir to the throne Elizabeth, he had to give up his title Prince of Greece and Denmark and his nationality.
It's the next tough news the British monarchy has to deal with.
After Philips grandson Harry and his wife Meghan left the royal family in resentment and last gave an interview that caused an uproar.
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