Prince Philip pulls out of battle of Jutland commemoration

May 30, 2016 21:42

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has pulled out of the commemorations for the Battle of Jutland fought between Britain and Germany after receiving "medical advice". Prince Philip, 94, is said not to have attended hospital and has no plans to cancel any other forthcoming engagements.

In a statement, a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "Following doctor's advice, the Duke of Edinburgh has reluctantly decided not to attend the commemorations marking the Battle of Jutland tomorrow in Kirkwall and Hoy.

"The Princess Royal, who was already attending the events, will represent the Royal Family." Descendants of those who fought at Jutland have been invited to join the commemorations, which include a service at St Magnus Cathedral on Kirkwall in Scotland tomorrow.

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