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Philip 'well' on Canada visit

The Duke of Edinburgh has been awarded one of Canada's highest honours, the Commander of the Order of Military Merit, during a three-day visit to the country. A spokesman has said Prince Philip is "well" despite heavy bruising his eye in recent days.

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Duke of Edinburgh arrives in Canada on three-day visit

The Duke of Edinburgh pictured during a speech at London Zoo in March. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment

The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived in Canada where he will present a regiment with a new ceremonial flag.

Today, Prince Philip will present new colours as colonel-in-chief to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment in Toronto.

Philip, 91, will return to England on Sunday.

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