Prince PhilipState & Ceremonial

The Duke of Edinburgh is absent from Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 97-years-old tomorrow, was absent from Trooping the Colour this morning. Prince Philip, who retired from public duties last year, only now attends the occasional event as and when he feels like he is able to. It was thought that Trooping the Colour would have been one of the few occasions Prince Philip would continue attending. However, it is very likely he will be…
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The Duke of Edinburgh will attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding tomorrow

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tomorrow. Prince Philip, who turns 97-years-old in a couple of weeks, underwent a successful hip replacement operation last month and there were questions over whether he would be fit enough to attend the wedding of his grandson. However, The Queen’s husband is determined to attend the…
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The Duke of Edinburgh is discharged from hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been discharged from hospital this morning following an 11-day stay. He was not seen entering the car and is presumed to have left through a back door. He was driven by the waiting media and waved to them. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh left King Edward VII’s Hospital at midday today, following a hip replacement operation…
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Prince Philip receives gifts from well-wishers as he recovers from surgery

Yesterday, the Duke of Edinburgh underwent a full hip replacement surgery. As the Duke is recovering and expected to stay in hospital for a few days, gifts have been arriving at hospital from well-wishers. Earlier today several people arrived at the private King Edward VII Hospital in central London where Prince Philip is recovering from his scheduled hip replacement surgery. Those people had…
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