Prince Philip 'wanted nothing to do' with Sarah Ferguson after scandalous photos

A close friend of the Duke's has revealed the one royal Philip 'wanted nothing to do with', even having her banished from a royal estate.

The royal family is in mourning after Prince Philip died peacefully at Windsor Castle at the age of 99, with his funeral set to take place at St George's Chapel on Saturday.

Born on June 10, 1921 in Greece, the Duke of Edinburgh was just months away from celebrating his 100th birthday, having been hospitalised for ill health in recent months. 

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the Royal Family said in a statement. 

Harry and Meghan followed hours later with a brief tribute on their official website, before the Duke of Sussex flew from California to the UK without his wife. Harry and William both issued lengthy and personal tributes to their much-loved “grandpa” on Monday.

This live blog has now closed. Read on for earlier updates as tributes flow from across the world and royal experts explain what Prince Philip's death will mean for a royal family already in crisis over Harry and Meghan's recent explosive tell-all interview.