Queen's husband to step down from carrying out royal engagements

Baku. 4 May. REPORT.AZ/ The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen's husband, Prince Philip is retiring from royal duties this autumn, Report informs citing the BBC.

The decision was made by Prince Philip himself and is supported by the Queen.

The duke, who turns 96 next month, will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August but will not accept new invitations.

The Queen "will continue to carry out a full programme of official engagements".