he was transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital so doctors could continue treating an infection while also carrying out tests and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
He leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchilden.The Queen will now enter a period of mourning for eight days, during which time all state affairs will be put on hold.Philip retired in 2017 when he was 96 with 22,219 solo engagements to his name.
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