Queen Elizabeth paid tribute to her husband of 74 years, Prince Philip, after his death at age 99.
Queen Elizabeth II is mourning the love of her life. After Prince Philip died at the age of 99 on April 9, the British royal paid tribute to her husband of over 73 years with a heartbreaking statement honoring his life and legacy. “I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate,” the British monarch wrote in a statement on Apr.21 (per PEOPLE). “While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world.” “My family and I would like to thank you all for the support and kindness shown to us in recent days,” added the Queen.
