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.

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.

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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.

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