A statement was released by Buckingham Palace at midday:
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.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Further announcements will made in due course.
The Parish Councillors on the behalf of the residents of Ickleford extend their sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and her family.
On behalf of Ickleford Women’s Institute we offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty and her family at this sad time.