Prince Philip's Hidden Health Struggle Unveiled Before His Passing

Prince Philip was reportedly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, eight years before he died at 99. This revelation is part of a new book by British biographer Hugo Vickers.

Cancer Diagnosis

Hugo Vickers details in his book that doctors discovered a shadow on Prince Philip's pancreas in 2013, deeming it inoperable pancreatic cancer. Despite concerns about his health, Philip resumed public duties later that year.

Final Years

Vickers notes that Prince Philip did not wish to reach his 100th birthday due to the attention it would entail. He describes Philip's last night as one where he enjoyed a beer and quietly passed away the following morning at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021.

Queen Elizabeth's Passing

Queen Elizabeth died about 17 months after Philip, on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Her cause of death was listed as old age. King Charles expressed profound sadness at her passing, acknowledging her loss would be deeply felt worldwide.