Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesPrince Philip has to sit the next public appearance out as a result of his doctor's orders.
Queen Elizabeth II's husband was set to attend Tuesday's commemorations to mark the Battle of Jutland, but the 94-year-old royal has "reluctantly" decided to cancel his appearance following a visit from his doctor. Buckingham Palace released a statement saying Princess Anne, who was already slated to attend, will go to the Northeastern Scotland event and represent the family.
As of now, Prince Philip hasn't canceled any other events, nor has he said to be ill; however, in the past he has suffered from heart disease, which caused him to slim down his packed schedule. Prince Philip caused concern in August 2012 when he was rushed to the hospital. It was reported that no one was allowed to visit because he needed rest, but after five days he walked out of the hospital and looked healthy. A senior nurse staff described the royal as a "very good patient" at the time.
"As he left he told staff to behave themselves and said he was going back to enjoy the rest of his holiday," she continued.
All that rest proved to be exactly what he needed because since then he has been out and about, even getting sassy from time to time with photographers—he obviously didn't lose his sense of humor! In July 2015, Prince Philip and grandson Prince William attended an RAF photocall to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and the Duke of Edinburgh lost his temper.
"Just take the f--king picture," Prince Philip could be heard telling the photographer. His f-bomb drop was met with laughter and a hilarious smirk by Prince William. But it got the point across as the picture was swiftly taken afterwards!
Now it's time for Prince Philip to rest up again so he can return to sassing those slow photographers.