The Queen is considering alternative arrangements for Prince Philip's funeral, taking into account coronavirus restrictions.
A media release from Buckingham Palace following news the Duke of Edinburgh has died said members of the public should not gather in crowds, for their own safety.
It also asks those wanting to leave flowers in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh to instead consider donating to a charity.
There will also be an online book of condolence.
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The statement reads: "During the coronavirus pandemic and in light of current government advice and social distancing guidelines, modified funeral and ceremonial arrangements for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh are being considered by Her Majesty the Queen. Details will be confirmed in due course.
"With the safety and wellbeing of the public in mind, and in accordance with government guidelines members of the public are asked not to gather in crowds. Those wishing to express their condolences are asked to do so in the safest way possible and not to gather at royal residences.
"During this time the Royal Family ask that members of the public consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.
"An online book of condolence for those who wish to leave messages in available on the royal website."
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Buckingham Palace announced earlier today that the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.
A statement 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.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
"Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined many from around the world in offering his condolences to the family, as well as detailing Prince Philip's life in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street.
He said: "It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99.
"He was the longest serving consort in history, one of the last surviving people in this country to have served in the second world war at Cape McIntyre where he was mentioned in dispatches for bravery, and in the invasion of Sicily, where he saved his ship by his quick thinking.
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"From that conflict he took an ethic of service that he applied throughout the unprecedented changes of the post-war era.
"He helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so that it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.
"We remember the Duke for all of this and above all his steadfast support for Her Majesty The Queen.
"Not just as her consort, by her side every day of her reign, but as her husband, her strength and stay of more than 70 years.
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"It is to Her Majesty and her family that our nation's thoughts must turn today, because they have lost not just a much-loved and highly-respected public figure, but a devoted husband and a proud and loving father, grandfather and - in recent year - a great-grandfather."
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