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The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021
Announcement of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh
Friday, April 9, 2021
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.
The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
The Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place on Saturday 17 April 2021 at 3pm in St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
For more information or to access the book of condolences please visit www.royal.uk
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Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance".
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See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster
England's dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle.
And now, after almost 1,000 years as an imposing and impenetrable place of penance, the castle's magnificent John o'Gaunt gates have been swung open to unlock a veritable vault of intrigue, interest and interaction for visitors of all ages.
