Royal Family mourns: Prince Philip dies at 99

LONDON, England (41NBC/WMGT) – Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has died Friday morning.

The Royal Family released a statement on the Duke’s passing early Friday morning via Twitter:

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced 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.”