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Prince Philip poised for final solo duty

China Daily | Updated: 2017-08-03 07:14

Duke of Edinburgh will attend military parade to mark 65 years of service

LONDON - After a lifetime of public service by the side of his wife Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip will finally retire on Wednesday at the age of 96.

The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a parade of Royal Marines at Buckingham Palace, the last of 22,219 solo public engagements since she ascended to the throne in 1952.

Prince Philip poised for final solo duty

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