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Prince Philip to have surgery today under general anaesthetic

The Duke of Edinburgh will have planned hip surgery today at the King Edward VII Hospital where he will go under general anaesthetic. Buckingham Palace has not revealed exact details of the operation, and it is unclear whether he is having a hip replacement or a more minor procedure. It is understood, however, that The Queen’s husband will be operated on while he is under a general…
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The best Royal April Fools of 2018

For the first time in 62 years, April Fools Day has fallen on the same day as Easter Sunday. This means it is double the fun for royal reporters, who are tasked with reporting on The Royal Family’s Easter festivities, as well as avoiding any April Fools stories which…
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Prince Philip pulls out of Easter Sunday church service due to illness

The Duke of Edinburgh has been forced to miss the traditional Easter Sunday church service due to illness. Prince Philip, who turns 97-years-old in a few weeks time, had to pull out of two rare engagements last month due to illness making this his third absence. Last week The Queen’s husband did not attend the Maundy Thursday service at Windsor Castle due to a hip problem. The week before…
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