- The Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.
- Philip, 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history.
- The duke and the Queen were married for more than 70 years and Philip dedicated decades of his life to royal duty, serving the nation at the monarch’s side.
- He officially retired from public engagements in the summer of 2017.
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