Prince Philip will not slow down as he refuses to alter his busy schedule

 
28 August 2012
The Weekender

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Prince Philip is refusing to alter his busy schedule of royal duties after he was hospitalised earlier this month.

The 91-year-old royal was expected to reduce his workload after his stint in hospital with a recurring bladder infection.

A source told the Daily Express: "It's a difficult situation as the Duke remains keen to fulfil all his obligations over the coming weeks and months and feels fit enough to do so.

"His staff have quietly been trying to lighten the load and cancel certain forthcoming engagements but the

Duke won't have it. He keeps a very organised diary, no one can pull the wool over his eyes.

"He hates all the fuss and thinks the concern about his workload has been blown out of all proportion."

The Duke of Edinburgh returned to Balmoral after leaving hospital last Monday. He has since been seen participating in his royal duties and accompanying the Queen.

He is also led a grouse shoot on Saturday, and was said to be in great spirits.

The source added: "His staff only want what's best for him but they are fighting a losing battle if they think he's going to change his ways."

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