The World Mourns As Prince Philips Departs

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died at the age of 99.

His death was announced in a statement issued by the palace which expressed the Queen’s “deep sorrow”.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, who is the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was at the Queen’s side for more than her six decades of reign.

Many world leaders, organizations have since taken to social media to send kind words to the Queen and the royal family.

Daily Trust gathered some of the messages here;

Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people. pic.twitter.com/qbH2ycbcaA

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 9, 2021

I wish to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Royal Family and the British people upon the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip who lived an exemplary life defined by bravery, a sense of duty and commitment to the youth and the environment.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 9, 2021

We are keeping the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the people of the United Kingdom in our hearts during this time. https://t.co/gW6EvFbXV3

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) April 9, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, members of the royal family and to the British people over the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/ggjOWvCQyb

— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) April 9, 2021

We extend our profound sympathy to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & @RoyalFamily on the passing of HRH Prince Philip. President & Mrs. Bush enjoyed their visits w/ Prince Philip over the years & appreciated his steadfast support of the special relationship between our countries. pic.twitter.com/zPGzuEpzSX

— George & Barbara Bush Foundation (@BushFdn) April 9, 2021

‘Beloved Husband’: A look at Prince Philip’s life as the longest-serving consort to the monarch, following his death aged 99 https://t.co/CK11Yqacyp pic.twitter.com/bZlHXtKbdJ

— Forbes (@Forbes) April 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that today the Royal Family announced the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

The United Kingdom thanks countries globally who have today sent messages of condolence to the British people.https://t.co/KGPEGj3C8f

— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) April 9, 2021