The prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh who has been by his wife's side throughout her 65 years on the throne, had decided he would cease public duties from autumn, the palace said in a statement. "Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August, both individually and accompanying The Queen," the statement said. The queen, the world's longest-reigning living monarch who celebrated her 91st birthday in April, will continue to carry out a full program of official engagements, it added. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh entrusts new regimental colours to Lieutenant Bronson Peacock from 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment at a Queen's Park ceremony in Toronto April 27, 2013. However a well-placed source said there was no cause for concern about the welfare of the queen or Philip, who turns 96 next month.

Source: bd News24 May 04, 2017 09:33 UTC