Summary

  • The Prince of Wales says his father was a "very special person" whom he will miss "enormously"

  • Prince Philip gave "the most remarkable, devoted service", Prince Charles says, and was a "much loved and appreciated figure"

  • The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will be held on Saturday 17 April, in Windsor, Buckingham Palace announces

  • It will be a ceremonial event which "very much reflects the duke's wishes"

  • Under coronavirus rules, 30 people can attend. Prince Harry will travel from the US

  • UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend because of the limited numbers, Downing Street says

  • Gun salutes are fired across the UK, in Gibraltar and at sea in memory of the duke

  • People across the world continue to pay tribute after his death at the age of 99 on Friday

  • The Royal Family opens a book of condolence online

Live Reporting

Edited by George Bowden

  1. The BBC's announcement of Prince Philip's death

    Here is the BBC's announcement of the death, made just after midday.

    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh dies: BBC announcement

  2. Reaction to the death of Prince Philip, aged 99

    Welcome back to our rolling coverage of reaction to the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

    Technical problems mean our earlier live page had to be discontinued, so thank you for bearing with us. Here is a summary of the news so far:

    • In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: "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. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
    • The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March after a month in hospital
    • Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Prince Philip "inspired the lives of countless young people"
    • Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said he "consistently put the interests of others ahead of his own and, in so doing, provided an outstanding example of Christian service"