The Duke of Edinburgh has been away from public life for almost three years, but was 'moved' to issue a rare statement by the hard work of medics, scientists and key workers.
Prince Philip has taken a brief moment out of retirement, aged 98, to thank medics, scientists and key workers waging the war on coronavirus"on behalf of those of us who remain safe and at home."
He has been retired since 2017 but palace officials revealed he was"moved" by the response from the public.They indicated this likely to be a one-off incident rather than a return to any regular royal duties.
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