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Queen Elizabethlooked chic as ever while sheattended a Remembrance Day eventwith many members of the royal family on Saturday, but eagle-eyed royals fans couldn’t help but notice there was something missing — her husband,Prince Philip.
The event, held the day before Remembrance Sunday to commemorate all who have lost their lives in war, holds significant meaning this year, as 2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War I.
Although for years Philip has customarily accompanied his wife to these kinds of events, the 97-year-old royal was not present, having likely stayed behind in Windsor Castle, where the pair spends most weekends.
Since officiallyretiring from public lifein August of last year following64 years of royal service, Philip’s public appearances have become increasingly rare.
“The Duke of Edinburgh will no longer undertake his own program of public engagements,” a statement from Buckingham Palace announcing the news read. “The Captain General’s Parade will bring His Royal Highness’s individual program to a conclusion, although he may choose to attend certain events, alongside The Queen, from time to time.”
Philip also chose not to attend the annualTrooping the Colour paradein June.
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Days later, Philip alsoskipped Easter Sunday servicesand the palace then announced in April that he entered King Edward VII Hospital forhip replacement surgery.
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Philip stayed in the hospital for 10 days before returning to Windsor — and was seen six weeks later walking into St. George’s Chapel forPrince Harry‘s wedding toMeghan Markle.
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While Philip has been cutting back on his public appearances, he didaccompany his wifeto granddaughterPrincess Eugenie’s wedding toJack Brooksbanklast month.
The two were the last to arrive at St. George’s Chapel before the bride made her way down the aisle.
source: people.com
