Prince Harry and Meghan Markle honored Prince Philip on their foundation’s website on Friday, hours after news broke that Harry’s grandfather had died at the age of 99.
“Thank you for your service,” read a statement on the Archewell Foundation site. “You will be greatly missed.”
Archewell
It is likely that Prince Harry will return to the UK for his grandfather’s funeral, People magazine reported.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who no longer have active social media accounts, joined the rest of the royal family to commemorate the Duke of Edinburgh.
The royal family’s main grounds went dark shortly after Philip’s death was announced. It also included a photo and statement on behalf of members of the Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth, who had been married to Philip for over 70 years.
“It is with deep sadness that Her Majesty the Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness 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, along with people around the world, mourns his loss.”
Royal Family website
Prince William and Kate Middleton also changed their Twitter images and header photos to mark Philip’s passing, as did Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall’s Clarence House and the main royal family account:
Kensington Royal / Twitter A shot of the changes to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Twitter account.
Clarence House / Twitter Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall’s Twitter account, have also changed.
Royal Family / Twitter The Royal Family’s tribute to the late Prince Philip.
The royal family advised on the duke’s “ modified funeral ” due to the coronavirus pandemic and said the media and public will have more information in the coming days.
“In line with public health advice, members of the public are asked to continue to follow current government guidelines, not to gather in crowds, and not to visit royal residences to pay their respects,” Buckingham Palace said Friday of funeral arrangements. During this time, the Royal Family is asking that members of the public consider making a donation to charity rather than leaving floral tributes in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh. An online condolence register is available on this website for those who wish to leave messages. ”
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