Duke of Edinburgh: Prince Philip to step down from public office

The Duke of Edinburgh will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year, Buckingham Palace has announced.

By The Newsroom
Thursday, 4th May 2017, 10:47 am
Updated Tuesday, 9th May 2017, 8:21 pm
The Duke of Edinburgh has announced he will step down from public duties.
The Duke of Edinburgh has announced he will step down from public duties.

The Palace said in a statement it was the Duke's decision taken with the support of the Queen.

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