Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning, Buckingham Palace announced. You can see the full statement here.Tributes have been pouring in, including one from Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones.
Ripon MP Julian Smith said: "I am extremely sad that Prince Philip has died. I was privileged to meet him on a number of occasions as MP & as Vice Chamberlain. He was always engaged, passionate & had a fantastic sense of humour. We owe him so much for his commitment & decades of support to our Queen."
1. Great Yorkshire Show
The Queen accompanied by Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson, and followed by the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh tours the Great Yorkshire Showground at Harrogate.
2. GYS 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh passes the North Yorkshire Sport stand, at the 150th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate with a fencer in action. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. GYS 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh on the Drax stand at the 150th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate. Photo: Gary Longbottom
4. Yorkshire Tea 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh recieves some Prince Philip Special Box Yorkshire Tea from Liz Earl, a Taylors of Harrogate employee at the 150th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate. Photo: Gary Longbottom