Prince Philip recovering after successful hip replacement surgery and will remain in hospital for several days

Prince Philip is recovering after a hip replacement surgery  [Getty]

The Duke of Edinburgh is recovering after being admitted to hospital for hip surgery, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip will be having the surgery in central London on Wednesday 4 April. 

And following the surgery they have confirmed the 96-year-old is “progressing satisfactorily at this early stage” after the surgery at the King Edwards VII’s …