Prince Philip has been discharged from hospital following a hip-replacement operation that left him out of action for several days.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the happy news in a statement on Friday 13th April.
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh left King Edward VII Hospital at midday today, following a hip replacement operation last week. The Duke will continue his recovery at Windsor,” the palace said. “His Royal Highness would like to convey his appreciation for the messages of good wishes he has received.”
The Duke, 96, was pictured leaving the hospital following successful hip surgery.
The update comes just one day after the beloved royal’s daughter, Princess Anne, visited her father in hospital.
The Princess Royal, 67, who opted for a black blazer and cornflower blue scarf over a spirited floral dress for the pop-in, later commented that her father was “on good form.”
Princess Anne, 67, stopped in to visit her father just one day before his discharge.
She wore a black blazer and cornflower blue scarf over a spirited floral dress for the pop-in.
Philip, 96, underwent the operation on Wednesday 4th April, after being admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London the previous afternoon. It followed a series of missed engagements and last-minute cancellations.
The royal was noticeably absent from Easter services alongside Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle earlier this month.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine, who are expecting their third little prince or princess any day now, did, however, make a surprise appearance at the important event alongside the monarch.
