Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent a cable of condolences Friday to Queen Elizabeth II of England on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
The president expressed his sincerest sympathies to the queen and the British royal family.
Prince Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history, who was a constant companion to Queen Elizabeth II during their 74 years of marriage, died yesterday. He was 99.
“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,” Buckingham Palace announced.
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
Known for his easy-going humor, and sometimes startling frankness, The Duke of Edinburgh was a tireless advocate for the monarchy, wildlife conservation, and science.
The oldest-ever male member of the British royal family, Philip was rarely seen in public after he retired from his public duties in August 2017.
His most recent public event was a military ceremony at Buckingham Palace in July 2020.
Despite never being crowned king, the Duke played an important role behind closed doors, supporting his wife of seven decades during times of great tumult.
“He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know,” Elizabeth said during her Diamond Jubilee address in 2012.
