Turkish parliament head extends condolence for Phillip

ANKARA

The head of Turkey’s parliament on Friday extended his condolences to the British Royal Family for the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

"I learned with sorrow the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. I express my condolences to the British Royal Family as well as to the British people and share their grief," Mustafa Sentop wrote on Twitter.

Philip died at age 99 in Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced earlier on Friday.

He was admitted to a local hospital on Feb. 16 for “a few days of observation and rest,” but ended up staying for what was described as infection until March 16.

He had retired from public life in 2017.