Prince Philip, 96, WILL attend the Royal Wedding just weeks after hip op
There had been fears the Duke of Edinburgh would not be well enough to attend following a hip operation
PRINCE Philip will attend tomorrow's Royal Wedding after recovering from a hip operation, Buckingham Palace confirmed today.
There had been fears the Duke of Edinburgh would not be well enough to attend.
The 96-year-old underwent a hip operation just a few weeks ago.
Last week, he was photographed chatting to the Queen and sat at the wheel of a 4x4 at the Royal Windsor Horse Show as insiders said he was determined to attend the wedding.
However, the palace had not officially confirmed his attendance until now.
Philip retired from public life last August, joking at the time that he was no longer able to "stand up much".
The operation, which took place last month, was said to have been a success and Philip left hospital days later.
Royal staff are understood to have consulted with doctors before making the decision he is well enough to attend.
His son, Prince Charles, will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle after her dad, Thomas Markle, was forced to pull out after suffering health problems.
The US actress' dad officially pulled out of the big day yesterday following a turbulent week which threw the wedding plans into chaos.
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Meghan's mum Doria Ragland had been tipped to walk the bride down the aisle at St George's Chapel tomorrow, but Kensington Palace today revealed it would instead be her future father-in-law.
The statement from Kensington Palace said: "Ms Meghan Markle has asked His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to accompany her down the aisle of the Quire of St George's Chapel on her Wedding Day.
"The Prince of Wales is please to be able to welcome Ms Markle to the Royal Family in this way."
