Concern grows over the Duke of Edinburgh’s health

Fears for the Duke of Edinburgh health grow. They revealed that Queen Elizabeth’s 99-year-old husband makes a ‘makes a massive effort’ before public appearances.

The British newspaper Express reported details of the efforts made by Duke Felipe when he has a commitment to the crown despite the fact that he retired from his duties in 2017.

 

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Today, The Duke of Edinburgh has been succeeded as Colonel-in-Chief of @rifles_regiment by The Duchess of Cornwall, in a ceremony which took place at both Windsor Castle and Highgrove House. . The Duke has been Colonel-in-Chief of successive Regiments that have made up The Rifles since 1953, and today, they are the largest infantry Regiment in the British Army. . The Duke of Edinburgh’s arrival was marked by four Buglers, who are members of The Rifles’ military band. . The Duke was thanked for his 67 years of service and support to the Regiment, before the Buglers sounded the ‘No More Parades’ call, marking HRH’s final ceremony as The Rifles’ Colonel-in-Chief. . At Highgrove House, The Duchess of Cornwall was greeted by a Bugle call, and was welcomed by the Regiment’s Colonel Commandant as The Rifles’ new Colonel-in-Chief. . The Duchess has close links with the Regiment, and has served as Royal Colonel of its fourth Battalion since 2007.

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Details of the health of the Duke of Edinburgh

Ingrid Seward, royal biographer, said Duke Philippe of Edinburgh is determined not to let his health or age get in the way when he needs to appear in public,

The author of Prince Philip Revealed described the difficulties the Duke of Edinburgh may encounter before a public event. She told Vanity Fair:

“He goes to great lengths when he shows up and knows he has to look his best. This could take several hours of slow preparation and he will get up as early as necessary to make sure he is on time. “

So far this year, the number of times he has been seen has been counted, the confinement due to the covid-19 pandemic also contributed to the absence of the duke.

 

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The most important appearance was at the wedding of his granddaughter, Princess Eugenie on July 17. The British royal family published the official images of the link in which the duke is seen with the bride and groom and his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Duke of Edinburgh will turn 100 on June 10 of next year.

Prince Philip is currently staying at Sandringham, which has become his primary residence after retiring from royal duties in 2017.