“The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations. The Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain in the London Clinic for two weeks.”
The 91-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital after attending today’s garden party. According to BBC journalist, Mr. Peter Hunt, The Duke of Edinburgh “…was driven to the London Clinic in a car and walked in unaided. His impending surgery isn’t thought to be related to his recent bladder problems or blocked coronary artery.”
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London this afternoon to met with “…groups of In-Pensioners and staff…” as well as tour the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary. Afterward, the duchess attended the annual Founder’s Day Parade at the hospital.
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On the afternoon of June 6, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted yet another lovely garden party at Buckingham Palace.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in east London this afternoon to visit the “…old Victorian steamship, SS Robin.” During his visit the duke unveiled a new plaque “…celebrating the steamship’s new permanent home at the Royal Victoria Dock…”
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On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, “…launched the Coronation Meadows Initiative in the Wild Flower Meadow at Highgrove House. The Coronation Meadows Initiative is His Royal Highness’s tribute to The Queen to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation.”
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On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Chailey Heritage Foundation in North Chailey, East Sussex, to officially open the new Life Skills Centre.
During today’s visit the duchess, along with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, also unveiled a new plaque to “…celebrate the centenary of the Chailey Heritage School’s chapel…”
On the morning of June 4, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by senior members of the British royal family attended a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation.
