It looks like Prince Philip will be making the royal wedding post-surgery
'His Royal Highness would like to convey his appreciation for the messages of good wishes he has received'
'His Royal Highness would like to convey his appreciation for the messages of good wishes he has received'
The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to hospital earlier this month, with the royal family releasing a statement to break the news, explaining that the 96-year-old royal was undergoing surgery.
‘His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London this afternoon, for planned surgery on his hip which will take place tomorrow,’ read a statement from Buckingham Palace. ‘Further updates will be issued when appropriate.’
After over a week in King Edward VII's hospital, Prince Philip was discharged today, waving to the crowds as he was driven away in a Land Rover.
'His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh left King Edward VII's Hospital at midday today, following a hip replacement operation last week,' announced Buckingham Palace in a statement. 'The Duke will continue his recovery at Windsor.'
The statement continued: 'His Royal Highness would like to convey his appreciation for the messages of good wishes he has received.'
This is good news for royal fans who were worried that the Duke would not be able to make it to his grandson Prince Harry's wedding next month.
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Luckily, it looks like Prince Philip will be there in high spirits, recovering in the very wedding venue - Windsor Castle - and expected to use a walking stick or crutches for the royal wedding.
We hope he’s feeling better for the big day!
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