Prince Philip has returned to work after being forced to cancel an appearance in Orkney earlier this week.

Prince Philip

Prince Philip

The 94-year-old royal - who is married to Queen Elizabeth - was ordered by doctors to miss the commemoration of the Battle of Jutland but has since met with the President of Germany, Joachim Gauck.

The Prince - who had spent the weekend at his home in Balmoral before returning to London on Tuesday (31.05.16) - joined the monarch at a private meeting with Mr Gauck at Buckingham Palace.

And Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence - who is married to Princess Anne - has put people's minds to rest, insisting Prince Philip was just suffering from a minor ailment and all agreed it would not be wise for him to be stood outside for the long ceremony.

A statement from a royal spokesperson at the time read: "Following doctor's advice, the Duke of Edinburgh has reluctantly decided not to attend the commemorations marking the Battle of Jutland in Kirkwall and Hoy. The Princess Royal, who was already attending the events, will represent the royal family."

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