Prince Harry and Meghan Markle honored Prince Philip on their foundation’s website Friday, hours after the news broke that Harry’s grandfather had died at 99.
“Thank you for your service,” read a statement on the Archewell Foundation’s site. “You will be greatly missed.”
It is likely that Prince Harry will return to the U.K. for his grandfather’s funeral, People magazine reported.
Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of Queen Elizabeth on Friday.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the announcement said. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
“Further announcements will be made in due course,” the statement continued. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
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