Photos show people flocking to Buckingham Palace to mourn Prince Philip's death with flowers and flags

People view flowers left in front of the gate at Buckingham Palace in London, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021.Matt Dunham/AP Photo

• Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died at Windsor Castle on Friday, April 9, at the age of 99.
• Following the announcement, people brought flowers and tributes to Buckingham Palace to mourn his death.
• Buckingham Palace posted a death notice earlier in the day but removed it to discourage visitors due to COVID.

Crowds have begun flocking to Buckingham Palace in London to mourn Prince Philip's death, even though the palace has discouraged people from gathering outside the royal home.

People gather outside Buckingham Palace, London, following the announcement of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.      Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

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Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, died Friday at the age of 99. He was the longest-serving British consort in history.

Wardens of the Castle move floral tributes to the side of the driveway at the Henry VIII Gate of Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on April 9, 2021.      Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images

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"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement.

Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace on April 9, 2021, after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.      NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images

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"The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss," the statement continued.

Royal supporter John Loughrey stands outside Buckingham Palace on April 09, 2021.      Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

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Following the announcement, crowds of all ages filled Buckingham Palace's entrance.

Members of the public lay floral tributes outside Buckingham Palace on April 09, 2021.      John Phillips/Getty Images

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People left bouquets of colorful flowers, a Union Jack flag was also laid out, and people embraced to mourn the royal's death.

Someone lays a flag outside Buckingham Palace on April 09, 2021.      David Cliff/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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Earlier, the Palace staff attached a notice outside the palace gates announcing his death, but the notice was later removed to discourage visitors during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the Daily Express.

A notice is displayed at the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9, 2021.      Hannah McKay/ Reuters

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"With the safety and wellbeing of the public in mind, and in accordance with Government guidelines, members of the public are asked not to gather in crowds. Those wishing to express their condolences are asked to do so in the safest way possible, and not to gather at Royal Residences," Buckingham Palace said in a statement obtained by Insider.

A notice announcing Prince Philip's death was attached to the fence of Buckingham Palace on April 9, 2021.      Hannah McKay/ Reuters

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Prince Philip will not have a state funeral like previous royals, but you can expect to see the Queen enter a period of mourning and potential public broadcasts in the coming days.

A dog smells the flowers in the floral tributes outside of Buckingham Palace on April 09, 2021.      John Phillips/Getty Images

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