Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is to retire from carrying out royal engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. "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 programme of official engagements, it added. The announcement was made following a meeting of senior royal staff at Buckingham Palace, news of which prompted speculation about the health of the royals. 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: The Star May 04, 2017 09:22 UTC