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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and longest serving consort in the British monarchy, died on Friday 9th April.
Shortly after the official statement notifying the public of the Prince's death had been posted on the gates of Buckingham Palace, the royal residence in London, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation.
Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle were inundated with grief stricken mourners laying flowers for the late Duke.
The Corfu born Prince of the Royal House of Greece and Denmark was, along with his family, exiled from his homeland after the Greek military seized power.
Completing his education in Britain, Philip enlisted in the Royal Navy, first became acquainted with the young Princess Elizabeth as a naval cadet and the couple were married at Westminster Abbey just five years before the Queen ascended to the throne in 1952.
In tribute to the Duke, flags were half-masted and Westminster Abbey tolled its tenor bell 99 times to honour each year of his life.
Philip, two months shy of his 100th birthday, also received 41 gun salute.
A period of national mourning has commenced and will continue until 8am on 18th April, the day after the Prince's funeral.
With Covid restrictions limiting the ceremony to just 30 people, the funeral will be a small and private affair.
Philip's grandson Prince Harry is anticipated to fly in from the United States to attend the service, which will take place at Windsor Castle.
