British Royals

First images of Prince Philip as he leaves hospital in time for Christmas

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24th December 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh is returning home after a five day stay in hospital. Prince Philip was discharged from King Edward VII in London on Christmas Eve morning. He was seen walking to a car as he left just after 8.45 today. BBC Screen grab/ Fair Use The Prince, who is 98, was admitted on December 20th 2019 for treatment for what Buckingham Palace described as a ‘pre-existing…
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Prince Philip spends third night in hospital

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23rd December 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh remains in King Edward VII Hospital in central London as Christmas week begins. Prince Philip, who is 98, is being treated there for what Buckingham Palace describes as a ”pre-existing” condition. The Prince travelled from Sandringham to…
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Politicians make plans for Prince Philip's 100th birthday

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21st December 2019
While concerns have been raised over the health of the Duke of Edinburgh this week, following his admission to hospital for treatment for a pre-existing condition, MPs have been debating how to mark his centenary. Prince Philip will turn 100 in June 2021 and one politician has earmarked that date for a very special event. Almost as soon as the House of Commons was back in business following the…
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Could Elizabeth II's historic reign see her become Queen of England?

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14th December 2019
The Queen will go to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament next week following the Conservative victory in the General Election but could it be the last time she performs this ancient tradition as ruler of the United Kingdom? While the Tory majority is making headlines around the world, the other big success story of the night was the sweep across Scotland of the SNP which…
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Which colour will the Queen wear for the 2019 Christmas Day Speech?

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10th December 2019
With just two weeks to go until Christmas, minds turn to the important matters of the season. Will the General Election provide a parliament before the turkey is cooked? How many times will the always sugar laden phrase ‘royal cuties’ feature in reviews of the year? And perhaps most pressing of all, which colour will the Queen wear for her Christmas Day Broadcast to Britain and the…
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