Britain's Prince Philip, husband of H.M. Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn, Reuters has reported.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday that the Queen would continue to carry out her full programme of engagements.

[Image caption: His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh entrusts new regimental colours to Lieutenant Bronson Peacock from 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment at a Queen's Park ceremony in Toronto April 27, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill

source : wam