Yahoo News The day the Duke died: the passing of Prince Philip, told in 17 pictures
He had lived a wonderful 99 years, but on Friday morning, April 9, with his beloved wife, The Queen, by his side, Prince Philip passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle.
The nation mourns with the Royal family for a man who lived a remarkable life of service. The news had hardly begun to sink in when the floral tributes appeared at the gates of Buckingham Palace, and the world of social media started to fill with uplifting stories of how the Duke of Edinburgh had touched the lives of people, made them smile, and inspired them in their youth.
Told in pictures, this is how the day unfolded. You can follow the latest news on today's liveblog here.
A traditional notice at the Palace...
It is at 12.01pm that Windsor Castle issues a 58-word statement that begins: "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."
A sign confirming the death is carried across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace before being placed on the gates.
...and an announcement for the modern world
This is the message posted on the Royal family Twitter account. Soon the internet is awash with people's stories and memories of the Duke, both from the UK and across the world. This is the Telegraph's rich obituary of his fascinating life.
The tributes begin
A little girl, Maggie, aged two, above, is one of the first to lay a floral tribute against the railings at the front of Buckingham Palace, while others - such as Rachael Hertzke and her sons Liam 10, Finn, seven, and Jack, three, from Virginia Water - place flowers at the gate of Windsor Castle.
A family grieves
Prince Charles - in the front passenger seat, above - is driven out of Windsor Castle after spending around an hour there following the death of Prince Philip. Later the Prince paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, saying the Duke of Edinburgh would want to be remembered as an individual “in his own right”. Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex post this tribute, above, on their Archewell site.
A nation begins eight days of mourning
As the floral tributes grow, so do the crowds drawn to reflect on the passing of the Duke. An elderly member of the public wearing an outfit in the style of a vintage ceremonial military uniform carries a floral tribute outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal family later urges people not to lay flowers but to follow Covid rules, but the tributes continue to arrive. Read more here on the eight days of mourning.
The flags are lowered, and the billboards changed
Across the country, the Union flag is flown at half mast out of respect, including at Buckingham Palace and Belfast City Hall. Meanwhile, the world-famous billboard at Piccadilly Circus in London displays a tribute. Underground and main railway stations, as well as many company websites such as Barbour and John Lewis, above, also feature a solemn message.
The PM addresses the nation
The Prime Minister pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in Downing Street, hailing him as a "devoted" husband who "earned the affection of generations".
Boris Johnson said he "helped to steer the Royal family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life".
Read the statement in full here.
The front pages the world over honour the Duke
In the UK, and across the world, the passing of the Duke made the front pages. You can read all about it here.
