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Prince Philip: Death of the Duke of Edinburgh announced

Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, at Windsor Castle on Friday.

AFP A woman adds a bunch of flowers to a line of floral tributes against the railings at the front of Buckingham PalaceAFP

The duke, aged 99, was the longest-serving consort in British history.

He had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March after spending a month in hospital.

Here are pictures from the day of the announcement.

Reuters A notice announcing Prince Philip's death is attached to the gates at Buckingham PalaceReuters

In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

A notice was posted on the gates of Buckingham Palace following the announcement.

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The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast.

AFP People gather outside Buckingham Palace following the death of Prince PhilipAFP
AFP The union flag flies at half-mast atop Buckingham PalaceAFP

People placed flowers outside the palace with messages of condolence.

AFP A boy adds to floral tributes against the railings at the front of Buckingham PalaceAFP
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The government urged the public not to gather or leave tributes at royal residences amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Royal Family has asked people to consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving flowers in memory of the duke.

Reuters A little girl lays a bouquet of flowers outside Buckingham PalaceReuters

An online book of condolence has been launched on the official Royal Family website for those who wish to send messages.

In further tribute to the duke, Westminster Abbey rang its tenor bell once every 60 seconds, 99 times, from 18:00 BST on Friday evening.

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Flowers were also placed outside Windsor Castle, where the duke spent his last weeks after being discharged from hospital.

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Chris Jackson A handwritten condolence message to Queen Elisabeth II is seen outside of Windsor CastleChris Jackson
Getty Images Wardens of the Castle move floral tributes to the side of the driveway at the Henry VIII Gate of Windsor CastleGetty Images

In Edinburgh, the flag at the Palace of Holyroodhouse was lowered to half-mast, as flowers began to be placed outside.

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PA Media A well-wisher lays a floral tribute at the gates of The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, ScotlandPA Media

A notice announcing the death of Prince Philip was attached to the gates.

AFP A member of staff attaches a notice to the gates of the Palace of Holyrood house in EdinburghAFP

Racegoers and riders observed a two-minute silence for Prince Philip at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

PA Media Racegoers and riders observe a two-minute silence for the late Prince Philip whilst social distancingPA Media

Players and staff at Lord's Cricket Ground in London also held a two-minute silence, with flags lowered to half-mast.

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In London, a tribute was displayed on the screen at Piccadilly Circus.

AFP The electronic billboard at London's Piccadilly Circus displays a tribute to Prince PhilipAFP

The palace said further announcements would be made "in due course".

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