Prince Philip makes final solo engagement
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Prince Philip makes final solo engagement

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The Duke of Edinburgh met Royal Marines in his final solo public engagement before he retires from royal duties..

 

London, UK – 96-year-old Prince Philip of the United Kingdom announced his retirement in May, after decades of supporting the Queen (Elizabeth II), as well as attending events for his own charities and organisations. He has completed 22,219 solo engagements since 1952.

Prince Philip undertaking his last solo assignment. Photo: BBC news

 

One of the corporals who attended the event – which was held in the rain outside Buckingham Palace – said it was “historic”.

 

Outside Buckingham Palace, The Prince met servicemen who have taken part in a 1,664-mile trek in aid of charity. As Captain General of the Royal Marines, the duke attended a parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge – a series of strength and endurance challenges raising funds and awareness for charity.

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While his diary of engagements will come to an end, Buckingham Palace has said the duke may still decide to attend certain events alongside the Queen in the future. The Queen’s public schedule will continue as normal.

 

A longer version of this story in on the BBC. 

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