Prince Philip stands in for the Queen
Prince Philip stands in for injured Queen at stadium opening: The Duke of Edinburgh had to step in to represent the Queen after she was forced to cancel on doctors orders. Prince Philip quickly consoled those disappointed by his wife’s no-show on Thursday, however, by assuring dignitaries that they were getting ’second to her the most experienced plaque unveiler’.
The Queen asked me to tell you all how very disappointed she is not being able to come here today.
- Prince Philip
Famed for her robust health, the Queen rarely cancels engagements, even at the age of 80. She has, however, been struggling with her back for a fortnight since injuring it while on holiday at Balmoral. “Doctors have advised Her Majesty to reduce her workload today and will review her progress on a daily basis,” said a spokesman.
