Prepared for death. I was watching the sunset. I had very much made peace with all. And then a helicopter i heard a helicopter. And for the first time, british Scientists Use Satellite Images to count the entire global population of the endangered northern royal albatross. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. Its five oclock our main story. The Duke Of Edinburgh has announced he will stop carrying out public engagements this autumn. Buckingham palace says Prince Philip made the decision with the full support of the queen, who will continue to carry out a full programme of official duties. The Duke Of Edinburgh, who will be 96 next month, is the longest Serving Consort in british history. The Prime Minister said she offered him the countrys deepest gratitude and good wishes. Our royal correspondent Nicholas Witchells report contains flash photography. It is an image to which the nation has become accustomed over many decades. The queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh side by side on official bu
I was pretty certain i was going to die. And we speak to the surfer whos now safe in hospital after a dramatic rescue hed been stranded at sea for 30 hours. In the end, they saved my life. I cant thank them enough. And coming up in the sport on bbc news. Why European Success is now the priority for Manchester United over their league form as they plot a route into the champions league. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. After nearly 70 years in The Public Eye, Prince Philip has decided its time to call it a day. Hell retire from royal duties in the autumn. His decision, which has the support of the queen, is not related to any health issues. There have been tributes from public and politicians alike, with theresa may praising what she called his steadfast support for the queen. In a moment well look at the princes contribution to National Life but first our Royal Correspondent Nick Witchell on whats prompted this decision. It is an image to which the nation has become acc
Hours clinging to his board, describes the moment a Helicopter Crew spotted him. In the end they saved my life. I cant thank them enough. President trump celebrates at the white house, after republicans help him take the First Step Towards scrapping Barack Obamas Flagship Health plan. This is a repeal and a replace of obamacare, make no mistake about it. We never had rows. And National Treasures alan bennett and Nicholas Hytner tell us How Theirfriendship has fuelled theatrical success. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. Could Manchester United finally find a way past the celta vigo goalkeeper in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal in spain . Good evening. After nearly 70 years in the public eye, the duke of edinburgh has decided to retire from royal duties from august. Buckingham palace said that Prince Philip, wholl be 96 next month, has the full support of the queen. She will continue with all her engagements. The announcement has prompted tributes from the public an
Its the sport hes always been passionate about we hearfrom Prince Phillip one week after announcing hes stepping down from public life. And coming up in the sport on bbc news hes the most expensive footballer in the world, but paul pogbas record transfer to Manchester United is now the subject of a fifa inquiry. Good evening and welcome to the bbcs news at 6pm. Washington is awash with rumour and speculation tonight, after president Donald Trumps Shock Dismissal of james comey the director of the fbi. In the president s words, mr comey was not doing a good job. Theres been widespread criticism of the move political opponents have raised the suspicion that mr comeys dismissal was linked to his investigation into allegations that members of the trump Election Team colluded with moscow during last years president ial election. Heres our north america editor, jon sopel. This is a fox news alert. Fbi Directorjames Comey this is a fox news alert. Fbi director james comey has this is a fox ne
Well, its good to get to know each others status before we embark on this date. I think separated is my legal status. That full lunch date with newly separated ukip er nigel farage and journalist racheljohnson in the next few minutes. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. A little later, well try and find out whats going on with golfer tiger woods, whos been arrested for Driving Under The Influence seven years after he began to try and repair his public image after those multiple affairs. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. A zoo in cambridgeshire will remain closed while an Investigation Continues into the circumstances surrounding the killing of a keeper by one of the tigers. Rosa king, who was 33, died yesterday at Hamerton Zoo Park near huntingdon. Amy cole reports. Mauled to death by one of the parks tigers