President Mnangagwa has sent his condolences to the British Royal family following the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, who died aged 99 today.

In a statement this afternoon, the Buckingham Palace announced the Prince’s death.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” President Mnangagwa wrote on his Twitter micro-blogging platform:

“My deepest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom and the @RoyalFamily on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”