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Funeral for Prince Philip set for April 17, with tributes being paid across the UK today
Flags will fly at half-mast in UK government buildings until the morning after Prince Philip’s funeral.
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Apr 10th 2021, 5:20 PM
'Sincere condolences': Tributes paid to Prince Philip who has died aged 99
“On behalf of the people of Ireland, I wish to convey my condolences,” President Micheal D. Higgins said.
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Apr 9th 2021, 4:40 PM
Prince Philip transferred to another hospital for tests on pre-existing heart condition
The Duke of Edinburgh was initially admitted to hospital nearly two weeks ago after feeling unwell.
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Mar 1st 2021, 12:47 PM
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations
It is understood the information was made public to prevent inaccuracies and speculation.
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Jan 9th 2021, 3:19 PM
Prince Philip released from hospital in time to spend Christmas with Queen Elizabeth
The 98-year-old spent four nights in hospital for treatment relating to a “pre-existing condition”.
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Dec 24th 2019, 4:56 PM
Prince Philip being treated in hospital for pre-existing condition
He is expected to be in hospital for a few days.
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Dec 20th 2019, 2:19 PM
Crown prosecutors say it's 'not in the public interest' to prosecute Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh voluntarily gave up his driving licence at the weekend.
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Feb 14th 2019, 1:08 PM
Witness to 'horrendous' Prince Philip crash says it's 'amazing' there were no serious injuries
The lack of an upper age limit for drivers in the UK was in the spotlight today after the incident involving 97-year-old Prince Philip.
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Jan 18th 2019, 6:48 PM
Two women hospitalised in car crash with Britain's Prince Philip that left royal uninjured
The Duke of Edinburgh and the other driver were both breathalysed after the crash.
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Jan 17th 2019, 10:20 PM
Queen Elizabeth might have given a subtle nod to the EU with her hat
We see what you did there.
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Jun 21st 2017, 1:30 PM
The Queen is hosting a Buckingham Palace reception for the Irish community tonight
Louis Walsh is going.
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Mar 25th 2014, 8:49 AM
Prince Philip to take 'two months of convalescence' after surgery
The Queen is visiting her husband in hospital tonight, as he marks his 92nd birthday.
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Jun 10th 2013, 7:18 PM
Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital for 'exploratory operation'
Prince Philip is admitted to the London Clinic, where he is expected to remain for up to a fortnight.
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Jun 6th 2013, 7:49 PM
Prince Philip returns to hospital as 'precautionary measure'
Queen Elizabeth’s husband, 91, returns to hospital only two months after treatment for a bladder infection.
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Aug 15th 2012, 4:35 PM
'I'm still a Republican': The body language surrounding the historic handshake
No bowing but plenty of smiles. We analyse the body language of this afternoon’s historic handshake in Belfast.
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Jun 27th 2012, 2:25 PM
Queen to meet McGuinness in Belfast – but still no decision on handshake photo
Martin McGuinness will meet the Queen at a charity event in Belfast – but there’s still no confirmation on whether a photographer will capture it.
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Jun 27th 2012, 7:34 AM
No decision on photo of Queen-McGuinness handshake
A spokesperson for the UK government has said that arrangements for the historic meeting have still not been finalised.
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Jun 26th 2012, 10:04 AM
Prince Philip leaves hospital after five-night stay
The Duke of Edinburgh will now be able to celebrate his 91st birthday at home.
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Jun 9th 2012, 12:01 PM
Prince Philip hospitalised with bladder infection
Buckingham Palace says the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh’s hospitalisation is a “precautionary measure” amid the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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Jun 4th 2012, 5:38 PM
Royal gatecrasher: Queen drops in on wedding
The Queen briefly crashed the wedding and posed for photos (but didn’t stick around for the cake).
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Mar 24th 2012, 7:12 PM
Prince Philip released from hospital after treatment for blocked artery
The 90-year-old spend four days in hospital undergoing treatment for a blocked coronary artery.
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Dec 27th 2011, 3:15 PM
Prince Philip undergoes heart surgery
The Duke of Edinburgh is being treated for a blocked artery which had been causing him discomfort.
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Dec 24th 2011, 8:00 AM
Prince Philip taken to hospital with chest pains
The 90-year-old husband of the Queen is undergoing tests at a cardiac unit.
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Dec 23rd 2011, 8:48 PM
Queen tells Taoiseach: I'd like to come back to Ireland
As a historic Royal Visit comes to an end, Taoiseach Enda Kenny says the Queen has expressed her wish to return to Ireland.
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May 20th 2011, 5:51 PM
The Queen’s meet-and-tweet: How YOU viewed Day 3
A more fun-filled day today for the British monarch, Twitter notes. But did one overhear a little gaffe from Prince Philip?
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May 19th 2011, 9:03 PM
The Daily Fix: Thursday
All the news of the day you might have missed…
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May 19th 2011, 7:56 PM
“A Úachtaráin, agus a chairde” – Queen offers “sincere sympathy” to victims of Anglo-Irish conflict
Queen Elizabeth tells the State Dinner at Dublin Castle that Ireland and the UK are becoming “as good neighbours should be”.
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May 18th 2011, 8:55 PM
Duking it out, part deux: Who wants to stop for a Guinness?
One really has a goo on one, doesn’t one, Prince Philip?
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May 18th 2011, 12:55 PM
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
All the news of the day you might have missed…
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May 17th 2011, 8:08 PM
Queen's three-day visit confirmed for May 17
The British Embassy and Áras an Úachtaráin confirm a programme of events including visits to Croke Park and the Guinness Storehouse, as well as stops in Cashel and Cork.
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Apr 7th 2011, 5:27 PM