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Tributes to the Queen’s ‘strength’ Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip, the man she once called her ‘strength and stay’, died Friday April 9 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 and was known to have modernized the monarchy and led the British royal family through repeated crises during his The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially called, stood by his wife’s side throughout his longest-running 69-year reign of British history. the public began to lay flowers outside the royal residences. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also paid tribute to the Queen’s husband. a nation and a kingdom for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Many other world leaders also paid tribute, including US President Joe Biden. Philip, a former naval officer and Greek prince, had gained a reputation ion for a tough, unadorned demeanor, which earned him the respect of many. British, but he was also known for his spontaneous, sometimes offensive remarks. He was a favorite of newspaper editors, eager to pick up on any erroneous remarks at official events. Philip spent four weeks in hospital earlier this year. year for treatment for an infection and heart surgery, but returned to Windsor in early March. He died just two months before his 100th birthday.