"On behalf of the whole country, I want to offer our deepest gratitude and good wishes to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh following today’s announcement that he will stand down from public duties in the autumn. From his steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen to his inspirational Duke of Edinburgh Awards and his patronage of hundreds of charities and good causes, his contribution to our United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the wider world will be of huge benefit to us all for years to come," May said in a statement issued by Downing Street.
The 95-year old Prince Philip is head, patron or member of over 780 organizations with which he will continue to be associated. The Duke of Edinburgh will not accept any new invitations to any events.
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