Zimbabwe and Tanzania leaders mourn Prince Philip

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences following the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, who has died aged 99.

"My deepest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom," Mr Mnangagwa tweeted.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has also sent her country's "most profound condolences" to the Queen, the Royal Family and the people of the UK adding in a tweet: "We stand with you during this difficult time of loss and mourning."

Prince Philip "passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle", Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

The Duke, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March after spending a month in hospital.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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