Prince Philip, painter and designer, dies at 99

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and consort to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died at age 99 on April 9, 2021, at Windsor Castle due to complications from an infection (not COVID-19). The Queen announced his death in a statement, expressing profound sadness. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered condolences, praising Philip's service to the nation and support for the Queen. Beyond his royal duties, Philip was an accomplished painter and designer. He created oil paintings, notably 'Her Majesty the Queen at Breakfast' (1965), depicting Elizabeth II reading at a breakfast table, held at Windsor Castle. In the 1950s, he designed interiors for the Royal Yacht Britannia, as well as coins and jewelry for the Queen, including a gold gemstone bracelet for their fifth anniversary. He also designed stained glass windows for Windsor Castle's private chapel, destroyed in the 1992 fire. An avid contemporary art collector, his collections are housed at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House, and Balmoral Castle. He authored 21 books and maintained a personal library of over 13,000 volumes.