Prince Philip: A consort’s life in pictures

Prince Philip, wife of the Queen, has died at Windsor Castle, just weeks short of his 100th birthday.

The prince, who married the then princess Elizabeth in 1947, 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.

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 made in due course.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

Most recently, the duke left a London hospital for Windsor Castle after a three-week stay. It was his longest ever hospitalisation.

Apr 09, 2021, updated Apr 11, 2021

1/19Prince Philip was propelled to the world stage with his wedding to Princess Elizabeth in 1947.

2/19Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip met at the wedding of Philip's cousin, Princess Marina of Greece, to the Duke of Kent in 1934. Their engagement was announced on July 9, 1947, and they were married in Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.

3/19One of the last photos of the Queen with her husband – at Windsor Castle in 2020.

4/19The Queen and Prince Philip in an official photo released to mark their 73rd wedding anniversary.

5/19The 97-year-old Duke retired from public life in 2017.

6/19Prince Philip, in 2012.

7/19The duke with his grandsons William and Harry and their wives Kate and Meghan.

8/19Prince Philip speaks to Assistant Colonel Commandant, Major General Tom Copinger-Symeas during a special ceremony.

9/19Prince Philip with grandson Prince Harry.

10/19Prince Philip, with the Queen and son Prince Andrew, at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

11/19Prince Philip leaves a London hospital for Windsor Castle on March 17.

12/19The Queen and Prince Philip attend a church service in 2018.

13/19The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh outside Sandringham House.

14/19The royal couple at Balmoral, Scotland, in 1972, their silver wedding anniversary year.

15/19The Queen and Prince Philip at the Royal Windsor Cup polo match at Guards Polo Club on June 24, 2018 in Egham.

16/19Prince Philip is still driving at 97 years old. Photo: Getty

17/19A young Prince Philip in Kenya.

18/19The prince and the Queen with their oldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne (in her mother's arms).

19/19The duke with the Queen, heir to the throne Prince Charles and wife Camilla and Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.