The entire world is currently mourning the demise of
Prince Philip
, who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life. He was 99.
Messages of condolences have been pouring in from all sides on social media.
Bollywood
actors like
Aftab Shivdasani,
Pooja Bhatt, Saba Ali Khan and many others took to their social media handles to express their condolences.
Check out some of the posts here:
The flag at Buckingham Palace, the queen's residence in London, was lowered to half-staff after the announcement of Philip's death. The Royal Family's website featured a black-and-white portrait of the prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Philip "earned the affection of generations here in Britain, across the
Commonwealth
and around the world.''
"Like the expert carriage driver that he was, 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.''