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Prince Philip, Husband of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, To Retire From Public Life

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Prince Philip, 95-year-old husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, is to step down from public life, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince, who has been at the Queen’s side for her 65-year reign, will stop accepting invitations for public engagements from September, the palace said. The Queen, who is 91 and has gradually scaled back … Read more

Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II To Retire From Royal Duties

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The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from royal duties this autumn, Buckingham Palace has announced. The decision was made by Prince Philip himself and is supported by the Queen, a palace spokesman said. The duke, who turns 96 next month, will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August but will not accept new invitations. … Read more