Prince Edward Reacts To Prince Philip's Death
On April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at age 99. "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," the statement read. The duke died peacefully at Windsor Castle, the Royal residence where he and the queen usually spend the weekend, according to the official royal website. It is also believed the two were there Easter Court as the queen travels to Berkshire every year to take up residence for a month during Easter (March-April).
The Buckingham Palace statement continued, "Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss." The announcement was shared on the royal family's official social media accounts alongside a black and white photo of Philip. Prince William and Kate Middleton also shared the image on their Instagram page, as did Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
The duke's son Prince Edward was among the first of Philip's children to verbally pay tribute to the late duke. Keep scrolling to read his kind words to his late father.
Prince Edward honored his 'absolutely brilliant' father
Prince Philip's son Prince Edward paid tribute to the late royal following news of his death during an interview with ITV. "I'll remember my father in a number of ways. For what he has done in his public life for all the organization he has supported and influenced and obviously as my father and husband to my mother and all the work that he has done there and as a family we will remember that more than anything else," he said (via The Telegraph).
Edward also reflected on his father's relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, adding, "My parents have been such a fantastic support to each other during all those years and all those events and all those tours and events overseas. To have someone that you confide in and smile about things that you perhaps could not in public. To be able to share that is immensely important." The Earl of Wessex called Philip "absolutely brilliant" and described him as having a "wonderful sense of humor" and a "twinkle in his eye" even though he said "the public image that certain parts of the media would portray was always an unfair depiction."
Per The Standard, Edward is the youngest of the Duke of Edinburgh's children and will inherit his title after the death of the queen.