Prince Philip has died at the age of 99 announces the royal family.

The Duke of Edinburgh was married to Elizabeth II, the Queen of England since 1947. He died "peacefully" Friday morning "at Windsor Castle", it is written in the statement from Buckingham Palace. 

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday morning at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced.

He was married to Elizabeth II, Queen of England for 73 years

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh", according to a statement from Buckingham, specifying that Prince Philip, who had been hospitalized recently, is died "peacefully this (Friday) morning at Windsor Castle".

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