Prince Philip sadly passed away at the age of 99 on 9 April 2021, and after a formal announcement was displayed on the gates of his London home at Buckingham Palace this morning, it has now been removed due to overcrowding and a concern for coronavirus restrictions.

Hundreds of people gathered to view the plaque and leave floral tributes for the Duke of Edinburgh, and so it was required to take the sign down to prevent the public forming in such close proximity.

The original display sign read: “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.