Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Buckingham Palace said: "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.

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

Boris Johnson said he "inspired the lives of countless young people".

On behalf of the Church in Wales, the Archbishop of Wales has expressed sadness on hearing of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and has extended deepest condolences and the assurance of prayers to Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

Paying tribute to Prince Philip, the Archbishop, John Davies, said he had been a rock in the life of the Queen and had lived a life rooted in service and duty both to her and to others.

Archbishop John praised the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme set up for young people, and he also acknowledged the Duke’s keen interest in matters of theology.

Reflecting upon what some have described as the Duke’s “glorious gaffes” the Archbishop believed that these revealed “an affectionately kind outlook and a sharp sense of humour”.

Archbishop John said, “These are but a few examples from a long life, packed with variety and rooted in the service of others, the nation, the Commonwealth and beyond. For his gifts and talents, for the benefits that his life brought to the lives of others, for his sense of duty and calling, and for his many evident and admirable qualities and attributes, we should give thanks and pray that he might be at peace, free from human frailty, and in new life with Christ.”