Prince Philip dies shortly after heart surgery: death certificate now reveals true cause of death

He never lived to see his 100th birthday: Prince Philip, the Queen's husband, passed away a few weeks ago.

Now his death certificate provides information about the cause of death.

London - Prince Philip's death on April 9, 2021 sparked mourning around the world.

Queen Elizabeth II's husband had undergone heart surgery in March.

Shortly after his discharge from the hospital, the sad news followed.

But was the operation of the royal, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in around two months, directly related to his death?

According to information from the British daily

The Daily Telegraph

, the official cause of Prince Philip's death is now known.

Prince Philip: death shortly after heart surgery - death certificate now reveals true cause of death

Prince Philip "fell asleep peacefully at Windsor Castle," the palace announced on April 9.

The Royal's death certificate, which is available to the

Daily Telegraph

, now confirms that the Queen's husband died of old age at the age of 99.

Neither illness nor injury were decisive.

His heart disease and the subsequent surgery did not contribute to his death.

The death certificate was authenticated by Sir Huw Thomas, head of the royal medical household.

The full name of the royal can also be read on the official document.

"HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, formerly known as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, formerly known as Philip Mountbatten," it says.

The job title of the deceased prince is also impressive.

In addition to “Naval Officer”, “Prince of the United Kingdom” and “Her Majesty's Husband Queen Elizabeth II the Monarch” are noted.

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Death of Prince Philip: royal family in mourning - is the Queen now withdrawing?

The royal family reacted in dismay to Prince Philip's death.

His son Prince Charles expressed himself with touching words.

The mourning for Prince Philip also overshadowed the Queen's 95th birthday.

According to an expert, the monarch will “gracefully withdraw” from her duties after the death of her husband, who was married to for over 73 years.

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