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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth IIs husband of 74 years, has died at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in areleaseFriday morning.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
After undergoing heart surgery, he was discharged in mid-March.
In 1947, he married Elizabeth, who would become Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.
He became the the longest-serving British consort in 2009.
Together, they had four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, includingPrinces Williamand Harry, and ten great-grandchildren.
Our thoughts are with the royal family at this sad time.
