The Duke of Edinburgh - Prince Philip - has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

A statement from Buckingham Palace read: "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."

The Duke, aged 99, was married to Queen Elizabeth II for over 70 years, making him the longest-serving consort in British history.

No official details have been released yet about the Duke's funeral, but it is understood he will be given a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral, in line with his wishes.

The Queen will sign off the final plans in the coming days.

The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford has expressed his sadness on the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and offered condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family on behalf of the Welsh Government.

"It is with sadness that we mourn the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Throughout his long and distinguished life, he served the crown with selfless devotion and generosity of spirit," he said.

"We offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, his children and their families on this sad occasion.

"He will be missed by the many organisations that he supported as Patron or President over many decades of service".

Following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Cllr Jayne Norman, Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan has issued the following statement.

"It is with great sadness that the Vale of Glamorgan Council is today marking the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this time.

"All flags at the Civic Offices in Barry are being flown at half-mast.

"Vale residents wishing to pay their respects can do so using the online book of condolence on the Council's website.

"All civic engagements due to take place in the coming days have also been cancelled as a mark of respect."

One of Prince Philip's greatest legacies the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme which was founded in 1956 and has been patroned the Duke since - making a huge difference to many generations of Cowbridge children.

Ian Jones, an assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh Award in the Vale of Glamorgan, spoke of the impact of Prince Philip's programme.

"I think he's going to leave a legacy that helps develop teamwork and leadership amongst impressionable teenagers, right the way through to young adults," Ian told Nub News.

"Prince Philip has given them something to strive for. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is for everybody of all capabilities.

"I've helped youngsters get through it for the last 25 years, and they've all gone on to become more rounded citizens because it's given them skills to help them in later life.

"The award is about developing your own skills and improving your own standards. It gives you a goal to aim for," he said.

Prince Philip visited Cowbridge in 1972.

He was received at the Town Hall by Mayor Sandy Greenwood, who presented the rest of the Council.

In the Mayor's Parlour, The Duke was invited to sign the Distinguished Visitors Book.