The Duke of Edinburgh was absent from this year's Easter service at Windsor attended by the Queen.

Philip, who has effectively retired from royal duties, was absent from the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle - where Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle in May.

It is understood he was not due to attend the service.

The church service is the latest event the 96-year-old duke has been absent from in recent days and it is understood that he has been experiencing some trouble with his hip.

The Queen was joined by members of the royal family including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who were there without their children.