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Queen shares her 'deep sorrow' after the death of her husband Philip at 99: Mourners across Britain remember the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away 'peacefully' at Windsor Castle this morning
- Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joins 'the world in mourning'
- Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
- Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017
- After retiring, Philip spent much of his time at Windsor and at Queen's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk
- Duke was the longest-serving consort in British history and the oldest serving partner of a reigning monarch
- Philip was known for legendary gaffes and uncensored and politically incorrect opinions on various subjects