Prince Philip stands down from royal duties
Prince Philip has stood down from all of his royal duties.
The Royal Communcations media adivsory put an end to a day of wild rumours, confirming that the 95 soon to be 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh will be stepping away from public engagements.
The Queen will continue to carry out her full program of engagements, Buckingham Palace says.
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has decided that he will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year,” the Royal Communications announced in a statement.
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“Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August, both individually and accompanying The Queen.
“Thereafter, The Duke will not be accepting new invitations for visits and engagements, although he may still choose to attend certain public events from time to time.
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“The Duke of Edinburgh is Patron, President or a member of 780 organisations which he will continue to be associated, although he will no longer play an active role by attending engagements.
“Her Majesty will continue to carry out a full programme of official engagements with the support of members of the Royal Family."
More to come.
