The Duke of Edinburgh

The Royal Family has received the news that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away with great sorrow.

09.04.2021

“Our thoughts are with Queen Elizabeth and the rest of her family. We also send our condolences to the British people,” said His Majesty King Harald.

His Majesty has decided that a flag will be flown at half-mast from the Palace balcony today and on the day of the funeral.

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Photo: Victoria Jones, AFP/NTB

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Photo: Adrian Dennis, AFP/NTB

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Sonja and King Harald at Buckingham Palace in 2005. Photo: Bjørn Sigurdsøn, NTB

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Queen Sonja, King Harald, The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth visit The Picture Gallery in Buckingham Palace in London. Photo: Nina Rangøy / NTB

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The Duke of Edinburgh at Westminister Pier with Princess Astrid and Crown Princess Märtha in 1953. Photo: AP / Scanpix

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Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh at the Palace balcony in Oslo during their state visit to Norway in 1955. Photo: NTB

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