Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have paid tribute to Prince Philip in the wake of his death.
In a short statement on the website of their Archewell organization, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrote:
"In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021 Thank you for your service... you will be greatly missed."
The official funeral arrangements for the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at the age of 99 on Friday, April 9, have yet to be confirmed.
However, it is likely grandson Harry will be among the small number of his grandfather's mourners. It is unknown if Meghan Markle will accompany the Prince back to England for the ceremony.
The Duke of Edinburgh's death comes not long after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's well-publicized interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which Markle stated that she had struggled with the demands of royal life.
The Palace announced the news in an official statement made on Friday morning, which reads:
"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
The Duke had recently been released from St Bartholomew's hospital. He was initially admitted to King Edward VII's hospital on February 16 as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. A palace aide confirmed that he walked into the hospital unaided.
Although the exact reason for Prince Philip's initial hospital stay has not been disclosed, it was stated not to be caused by Covid-19.
Prince Philip, a member of the exiled Greek royal family, married Queen Elizabeth in 1947 shortly after gaining British citizenship.
The pair had four children together: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex - all of whom survive their father.
Per The Greater London Lieutenancy, the United Kingdom has entered into a national period of mourning. All flags apart from the Royal Standard will be lowered to half-mast.
In his role as prince consort, Philip was the longest-serving male member of the Royal Family.
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