Boris Johnson Leads Tributes as Britain Mourns Death of Prince Philip

‘GREAT SADNESS’

The royal family confirmed Friday morning that Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99.

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Published Apr. 9 2021 7:23AM EDT

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his “great sadness” after the royal family announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, at the age of 99.

Jamie Ross

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Boris Johnson Leads Tributes as Britain Mourns Death of Prince Philip

The royal family confirmed Friday morning that Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99.

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Jamie Ross