His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. The announcement was made at lunchtime today: "The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."
Buckingham Palace has announced the news. He was 99 years old.
He was born a Prince of Greece, in 1921, and first met the then Princess Elizabeth when she was just 13.
The couple married soon after World War Two, and for seven decades, his commitment to the Queen was unfaltering.
He saw himself as the moderniser of the British monarchy, orchestrating the first Royal walkabout - but he was also known for his embarrassing gaffes.
Ill-health meant he missed a number of Royal events in recent years. And in 2017 the Duke retired from his own programme of royal duties.
He spent four weeks in hospital last month, and had a heart procedure.
In total, he supported more than 800 charities and good causes. 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.
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