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This Is How Prince William Explained Philip's Death To His Children

Prince Philip was the beloved patriarch of the Royal Family. In April 2021, he died at the age of 99. This is how Prince William told his young children about their great-grandfather's death.

Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99
Prince William broke the news to his children
He told George, Charlotte, and Louis this

Prince William lost his grandfather Prince Philip in April 2021. The husband of Queen Elizabeth died at the proud age of 99.

Prince William's three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, also had to deal with the sad news. Prince Philip was the great-grandfather of the young royals. But how do you tell children that a loved one has died and isn't coming back?

How Prince William told his kids about Prince Philip's death

Prince William and Duchess Kate handled the situation with grace. After Prince Philip died, a source told Us Weekly how William and Kate explained the sad news to their children.

Prince William told his kids that Prince Philip went to heaven and "is an angel now," the insider said. "They're still so young so he and Kate wanted to let them down gently," added the source.