Buckingham Palace released a statement which read, “Following doctor’s advice, the Duke of Edinburgh has reluctantly decided not to attend the commemorations marking the Battle of Jutland tomorrow in Kirkwall and Hoy.”
Anne was so excited to attend the royal event with her father!
“The Princess Royal, who was already attending the events, will represent the Royal Family,” it concluded.
Despite the 94-year-old being unable to make the appearance, Queen Elizabeth’s husband has not been admitted to hospital and plans to carry out the remainder of his official duties throughout the week.
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Princess Anne and her father were scheduled to attend a service at St. Magnus Cathedral and an event at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery on Hoy to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Jutland – a naval battle in which over 6,000 Britons and 2,500 Germans lost their lives.
The chipper Prince, who is set to turn 95 on June 10th, last had a health scare over three years ago but has since been as fit as fiddle.
And of course our favourite cheeky royal has always displayed a healthy appetite for his good humour.
In March this year he made everyone laugh when he asked zookeepers, “You’ve still got your hands, arms and legs?”
Fingers crossed he is back to his old jolly self just in time for Trooping of the Colour!
Philip makes everyone in the family chuckle.
