The Queen and Prince Philip to miss Prince Louis' christening

The Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will miss the christening of their sixth great-grandchild Prince Louis on Monday, Kensington Palace has announced.

For health reasons, the the Queen and Louis' parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mutually agreed for this.

Prince Philip has appeared on only a handful of occasions. In April he underwent planned hip surgery, but attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just a few weeks later, walking unaided.

Queen Elizabeth has also decided to withdraw from her duties because of her advancing age, handing over some of her responsibilities to her heir, Prince Charles.

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Although, Queen will attend celebrations in London marking the centenary of the Royal Air Force Tuesday and to meet US President Donald Trump in Windsor on Friday.

Louis, will be christened in a private ceremony at St. James's Palace Monday afternoon. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will attend the ceremony, as will Catherine's parents, siblings and brother-in-law, according to Kensington Palace.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle will also be present at the ceremony.

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