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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with their two children Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1951. (Photo: OFF/AFP/ Getty Images)Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with their two children Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1951. (Photo: OFF/AFP/ Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with their two children Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1951. (Photo: OFF/AFP/ Getty Images)

Prince Philip: Looking back over an extraordinary life from fatherhood to royal engagements - in 14 pictures

The Duke of Edinburgh is remembered in 14 photographs from his life as a father to his role as the Queen’s consort
By NationalWorld Team
9th Apr 2021, 9:49pm
Updated 9th Apr 2021, 9:59pm

The Duke of Edinburgh has died “peacefully” in his sleep at the age of 99, leaving the Queen and her family “mourning his loss.”

Philip, famously described by the Queen as her “constant strength and guide”, died on April 9 at Windsor Castle, two months before his 100th birthday.

Philip became an international figure when he married the Queen more 70 years ago, and his death was marked with tributes from world leaders, foreign royal families and charities he supported.

The palace said in a statement: “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.”

An online book of condolence has been opened on the royal family’s official website so the public can post their personal tributes.

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, saluting as he resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers School at Kingsmoor, Hawthorn, in 1947. (Photo: Keystone/Getty Images)

1. 1947

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, saluting as he resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers School at Kingsmoor, Hawthorn, in 1947. (Photo: Keystone/Getty Images) Photo: Keystone

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, pictured working at his desk after returning to his Royal Navy duties at the Petty Officers Training Centre in Corsham, in 1947. (Photo: Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images)

2. 1947

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, pictured working at his desk after returning to his Royal Navy duties at the Petty Officers Training Centre in Corsham, in 1947. (Photo: Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images) Photo: Douglas Miller

Members of the British royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947. (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

3. 1947

Members of the British royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947. (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Evening Standard

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their baby daughter princess Anne following her christening at Buckingham Palace in 1950. (Photo: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

4. 1950

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their baby daughter princess Anne following her christening at Buckingham Palace in 1950. (Photo: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Fox Photos

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