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Russell Myers & edinburghlive Administrator

Queen in 'last-minute' Prince Philip memorial call as monarch 'determined' to attend

The Queen is to make an eleventh-hour decision whether or not to attend a memorial for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey amid concerns over her health.

The monarch is reportedly “hopeful” of attending the event to honour her late husband Prince Philip, however has suffered with increasing mobility issues over recent months.

Aides at Buckingham Palace are understood to have worked with organisers of the event - which kicks off at 11:30am on Tuesday morning - to put a plan in place for the 95-year-old to attend in the “most comfort possible”.

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