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Images:Prince Philip, husband of Queen Eliazabeth II, dies at 99

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Eliazabeth II, has died at 99

In this June 2, 1953 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
Royal superfan John Loughrey outside Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in London, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. Associated Press
In this Sept. 1, 1972 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose at Balmoral, Scotland, to celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Associated Press
In this Thursday June, 16, 2011 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip arrive by horse drawn carriage in the parade ring on the third day, traditionally known as Ladies Day, of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this Nov. 23, 1955 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor curtsies as she is greeted by the Duke of Edinburgh at the premiere of "Cockleshell Heroes" at the Empire Theater in London. To the left of Elizabeth Taylor is her husband Michael Wilding and at his right is actress Jackie Lane. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this April 11, 1956 file photo the Duke of Edinburgh controls a Blackburn military transport plane a few minutes before a fire extinguisher burst and filled the cockpit with choking fumes. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this Aug. 1951 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, stands with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Clarence House, the royal couple's London residence. Prince Philip was born into the Greek royal family but spent almost all of his life as a pillar of the British one. His path was forged when he married the heir to the British throne, and a promising naval career was cut short when his wife suddenly became Queen Elizabeth II. Nevertheless, he set about forging a place for himself as royal consort. He was a patron of charities and a supporter of projects for young people. He was married for more than 73 years and was still carrying out royal engagements into his late 90s. Associated Press
In this July 12, 1949 file photo, the Duke of Edinburgh throws a javelin during a visit to the Outward Bound Sea School, in Wales, watched by some of the boys. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this July 31, 1947 file photo, Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, center, inspects his men at the Petty Officers' Training Center at Corsham, England. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this July 10, 1947 file photo, the newly betrothed royal couple, Princess Elizabeth, left, and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, right, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, center. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Associated Press
This July 10, 1947 official photo shows Britain's Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the British throne and her fiance, Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, in London. Prince Philip was born into the Greek royal family but spent almost all of his life as a pillar of the British one. His path was forged when he married the heir to the British throne, and a promising naval career was cut short when his wife suddenly became Queen Elizabeth II. Nevertheless, he set about forging a place for himself as royal consort. He was a patron of charities and a supporter of projects for young people. He was married for more than 73 years and was still carrying out royal engagements into his late 90s. Associated Press
In this Wednesday, May 9, 2012 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sits next to Prince Philip in the House of Lords as she waits to read the Queen's Speech to lawmakers in London. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1977 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to young people at Nassau's Clifford Park after their arrival in Nassau, Bahamas. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this June 20, 1965 file photo, Britain's Prince Philip pulls his mount up sharp during a polo match at Windsor, England. His team won the match. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
In this July 8, 1969 file photo, Britain's Prince Philip joins a patient's group therapy session at the National Addiction and Research Institute in London. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this Sept. 1947 file photo, Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten pose for a photo in London. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this March 23, 1964 file photo, Britain's Prince Philip shakes hands with Ringo Starr as co-Beatles from left, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney look on, at the Empire Ballroom in London, England. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this Feb. 8, 1957 file photo, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh feeds a colony of penguins during a visit to the Antarctic. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this June 20, 1959 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville, as they listen to an explanation on the workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this March 28, 1939 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth with the Lord Mayor of London passes through the Council Chamber of the Guildhall to attend a party and reception in aid of the National Birthday Trust Fund in the Guildhall, London, after receiving purses from debutantes and peeresses. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. The wife of King George VI, who outlived him by 50 years, was loved as the Queen Mother. Associated Press
In this Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles, third left, and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, second left, arrive in the Norman Porch, flanked at left by Black Rod, Sarah Clarke the first female to serve in the role of Black Rod, at the Palace of Westminster and the Houses of Parliament for the State Opening of Parliament ceremony in London. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. The wife of King George VI, who outlived him by 50 years, was loved as the Queen Mother. Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, has worked to emerge from the shadow of his immensely popular first wife, Diana. Associated Press
In this 1945 file photo, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth, left, talk to Wren Chief Officer E. King at the shipyards in Belfast during a visit to Northern Ireland when King George opened Ireland's New Parliament. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. The wife of King George VI, who outlived him by 50 years, was loved as the Queen Mother. Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1982 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip looks back as they drive through the crowd of athletes and officials during the closing ceremony of the 12th Commonwealth Games, in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre, Brisbane, Australia. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history.
In this Wednesday June 24, 2015 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by boat on the Spree river in Berlin, Germany. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, married Elizabeth in 1947 and was the longest-serving consort in British history. Associated Press
In this Saturday, June 14, 2014 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, during the Trooping The Colour parade, in central London. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. Associated Press
In this April 29, 2011 file photo, Britain's Prince Phillip sits beside Queen Elizabeth II in a carriage leaving Westminster Abbey after the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in London. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. Associated Press
Flowers are left outside Windsor Castle following the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. Associated Press
A small girl adjusts the Union flag near flowers left in front of the gate at Buckingham Palace in London, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Associated Press
Two young girls prepare to leave flowers in front of the gate at Buckingham Palace in London, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Associated Press
A young girl leaves flowers in front of the gate at Buckingham Palace in London, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Associated Press
Two young girls leave flowers in front of the gate at Buckingham Palace in London, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. Associated Press
Durham County cricket players stand for a minutes silence after the announcement of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England, Friday, April 9, 2021. Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. Associated Press
In this Wednesday Aug. 2, 2017 file photo, Britain's Prince Philip, in his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines, attends a Parade on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, in central London. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. Associated Press
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