Prince Philip’s death was certified and confirmed by Sir Huw Thomas, the head of the royal medical household and the physician to the Queen.
The 99-year-old royal died of “old age,” according to The Telegraph, which reportedly obtained his death certificate.
The death was certified by Sir Huw Thomas, the head of the royal medical household and the physician to the Queen.
Typically, the term “old age” is acceptable as a cause of death if the patient is over 80 years old and if the physician has personally cared for them over a long period, The Telegraph reported.
Sir Huw Thomas has been caring for the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth since 2014.
Philip, who would have turned 100 in June, had been plagued by health issues in recent years after retiring from his public duties in August 2017.
He abruptly canceled his appearance at the traditional Maundy church service that he was scheduled to attend with the monarch in March 2018. Philip also skipped Easter Sunday services that year ahead of the announcement that he underwent hip replacement surgery.
