“After careful consideration, the Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving license,” the palace mentioned in a press release.

In mid-January, Philip colliding with one other automobile whereas driving close to his and the queen’s Sandringham nation property. Whereas he emerged unhurt, two individuals within the different automotive sustained minor accidents and have been handled at a hospital earlier than they have been later discharged.

Philip retired from his official royal duties in 2017 and has not often been seen in public since.