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Kirsty Feerick

Rangers fly Union Flag at half mast over Ibrox in tribute to Prince Philip

Rangers are flying the Union Jack at half mast over Ibrox in tribute to Prince Philip.

It was comes after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at the age of 99 peacefully at Windsor Castle.

The prince died just two months before his 100th birthday after being treated for a pre-existing heart condition and an infection.

It was comes after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at the age of 99 peacefully at Windsor Castle. (Supplied)

He had just been released from a London hospital and reunited with the Queen.

Now Rangers are honouring the Duke who dedicated the majority of his life to the Queen and the Royal Family.

In a statement on the College of Arms website, responsible for state ceremonies in the UK, it was announced that flags across the country would also be flown at half-mast.

The flags will be flown from today until 8am on the day of the funeral.

It has not been announced when the funeral will take place.

A spokesperson for the British Monarchy confirmed: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Quee

He will lie at rest in the Queen's residence ahead of his funeral in St George's Chapel.

In a statement on the College of Arms website, responsible for state ceremonies in the UK, it was announced that flags across the country would also be flown at half-mast.

The flags will be flown from today until 8am on the day of the funeral.

It has not been announced when the funeral will take place.

The Queen and her children and grandchildren will enter a period of mourning for their patriarch, which could last several weeks.

A statement from 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.

"Further announcements will made in due course.

"The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

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