On the afternoon of June 10, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the London Clinic.
The duke, who celebrated his 92nd birthday yesterday, was admitted to the hospital last week for an “exploratory operation on his abdomen.” Buckingham Palace released a statement after his operation:
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is progressing according to plans at this early stage. He is comfortable and in good spirits.
He will remain in hospital for up to two weeks, and it is expected he will then be taking a period of convalescence of approximately two months.”
On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (aka The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall) arrived in Dundee, Scotland for a one-day visit. According to Clarence House, the duke and duchesses visited the offices of the publishing company, D.C. Thomson & Co. Whilst there the royal couple met with members of the Thomson family as well as staff of the publishing company.
Afterward, The Duke of Rothesay, visited the The Prince’s Trust Centre and the Grey Lodge Settlement to celebrate their 125th anniversary.
Meanwhile, The Duchess of Rothesay visited the charity, JDRF. During her visit the duchess met with patients and staff as well as attended a reception. Soon, The Duchess of Rothesay arrived at the National Osteoporosis Society. Whilst there she attended a “…presentation by medical staff, patients and volunteers on NHS Tayside’s Fracture Liaison Service and met with the charity’s supporters at a reception at the Clinical Research Centre.”
From there the duchess visited Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres and the War Memorials Trust while The Duke of Rothesay hosted a “…reception to mark the 40th Anniversary of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic Language College of the University of the Highlands and Islands, held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.”
On June 7, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited Leicester and Hinckley according to the British royal court. For more information about the visit as well as to watch videos and view photos please click hereand here.
On June 7, 2013, Buckingham Palace issued a statement regarding the health of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has had an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations.
The results will now be analysed.
At this early stage he is progressing satisfactorily.
Further updates will continue to be issued when appropriate.”
The 91-year-old duke was admitted (which was apparently planned some time ago) to the London Clinic yesterday after attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
On June 7, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially “…opened the BBC’s newly revamped Broadcasting House…” in London. During today’s visit Her Majesty met with staff, was given a tour of the BBC headquarters, watched to a live performance by the Irish band, The Script, and officially opened the new Broadcasting House live on BBC Radio 4.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived in Wadebridge, Cornwall this afternoon to attend the opening of the 2013 Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show. After the opening, the princess, as president, attended the “…annual general meeting Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth…” according to the British royal court.
To watch several videos as well as to learn more about today’s opening please click the links below.
On June 6, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived in Worcestershire for a one-day visit. This morning the heir to the British throne, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, presented “…new colours to all four Battalions of the Regiment…” during a ceremony held at the Sixways Stadium.
Afterward, The Prince of Wales toured the Yamazaki Mazak factory where he met with staff and apprentices. During his visit, the prince “…was given a demonstration of a Yamazaki Mazak machine tool making parts for an artificial leg. The prince also unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit.”
Soon, the prince was off to visit the legendary Morgan Motor Company in Malvern, Worcestershire. Whilst there The Prince of Wales took a test drive around the grounds of the company and met with staff.
For more information about today’s activities as well as to view photos please click the links below.
