Prince Philip is retiring from royal duties in the autumn
The Duke of Edinburgh turns 96 next month.
The Duke and the Queen celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
After 70 years as the Queen's companion, and 60 years in charge of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, Prince Philip has taken the decision to retire from public life.
Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke's decision is fully supported by the Queen, and that he will continue to attend previously scheduled appointments between now and August. After August, the Duke will accept no new invitations.
The Queen, however, "will continue to carry out a full programme of official engagements," as announced by the palace.
In 2016, the Duke carried out 110 days of engagements, making him the fifth busiest member of the Royal Family last year.
Despite retiring from royal duties, the Duke will continue to be patron, president or a member of over 780 organisations, including The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which he founded in 1956.
The award has given young people the chance to set and achieve their goals for over 60 years, and to develop their interests in sports, adventure, music and more.
The Duke of Edinburgh has achieved amazing things in his lifetime of public service, for charities, young people and the country as a whole.
He has been the Queen's companion for over 70 years, and will celebrate his diamond wedding anniversary with Her Majesty in November of this year.
BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell reassured the public: "The Queen is going to continue, of that there is no doubt. She will continue, albeit with a somewhat lightened workload."
Despite his less active role in royal duties, the Duke of Edinburgh will continue to support the Queen in all her official engagements.
We wish the Duke a relaxing retirement!