Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Has Passed Away

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died. He was 99.

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In a statement to news outlets, the palace said:

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces 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. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

Prince Philip, is survived by his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, their daughter Princess Anne and their three sons: next-in-line-to-the-throne Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry and nine great-grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie and Princess Eugenie's new baby boy August Phillip.

The formal statement went on to say,

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the royal family announced. “Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

Philip, who would have turned 100 in June, has been plagued by health issues in recent years.  His wife, Queen Elizabeth, will celebrate her 95th birthday on April 21.