In the past hes been treated there for bladder and chest infections. Whatever the nature of this latest episode, the duke, who is 98 now, has clearly satisfied his doctors that he is well enough to return home. A helicopter took him from Buckingham Palace to the queens sandringham estate, where the royal family is gathering for christmas. In her christmas broadcast tomorrow, the queen will talk about a past year which has felt quite bumpy. She doesnt clarify what it is that been bumpy, which will inevitably invite speculation. These are her words. Talking about reconciliation, she says. The obvious conclusion is that this is a coded message from britains head of state, urging the country to try to move on from the divisions of the brexit debate. She also says in the broadcast that small steps can overcome long held differences. But the reference to a bumpy year might also be taken to refer to events within her own family after a year which began with the duke of edinburghs road acciden
But for two teams in tanzania, they were left with no choice. Players were forced to drop to the ground when a swarm of bees invaded the pitch it led to the match being stopped briefly for a few moments, as players and fans tried to find cover. The best way to avoid them is to lie on the ground. My favourite is the linesman, he is loving life. Any excuse linesman, he is loving life. Any excuse for a lie down thats all the sport for now. You can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. Now, its time for a look at the weather with nick miller. The weather is settling down for Christmas Day but there are quite if you showers out there at the moment. Still some heavy ones throughout wales and the south of england. A big range of temperatures across the uk, freezing in the north of scotla nd uk, freezing in the north of scotland and two or three degrees in the southern parts of england. Showers are still coming in through North Western areas. They are going to feed elsewhere
Were a tragic accident. England make a positive start in the first test against south africa with James Anderson taking a wicket with the first ball. Doris day, clive james, Toni Morrison and Albert Finney just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in review 2019 we remember. In half an hours time. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. At least 16 people have been killed by a typhoon in the philippines which has left a trail of devastation through the centre of the country. Wind gusts reached 200 kilometres an hour, tearing roofs off houses, and leaving tens of thousands of people stranded at ports. To typhoon haiyan in 2013 the most powerful to hit the area in decades. Catherine karelli reports. A far from peaceful christmas in the central philippines. Typhoon phanfone has brought sustained winds of almost 200 kilometres an hour. Terrifying local people. Screaming. And leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rain has left many homes flooded. More than 16,000 people had to spend the
Decides who will lead them into the countrys third general election in a year. The owners of a Spanish Hotel where a british man and his two children drowned say their deaths were a tragic accident. Doris day, clive james, Toni Morrison and Albert Finney just a few of those whose lives are now celebrated now in review 2019 we remember. Loneliness is the cloak you wear a deep shade of blue is always there the sun aint gonna shine anymore the moon aint gonna rise in the sky. I hate people in the business who bitch about, you know, the business. Its such an awful life. It was fantastic for the first couple of albums or so. And i know youre leaving, but its too long overdue. But then it really wears you down. Touring in those days was very primitive. It was really a lot of hard work. And you couldnt find anything good to eat anywhere. Theres no regrets no tears goodbye i dont want you back wed only cry again say goodbye again. Im praying for rain in california so the grapes can grow and th
And coming up in half an hour from the cricket world cup to a Game Changing summer for women s sport. We look back at the biggest sporting moments this year. Good morning, and welcome to bbc news. At least 16 people have been killed by a typhoon in the philippines, which has left a trail of devastation through the centre of the country. Wind gusts reached 200 kilometres an hour, tearing roofs off houses, and leaving tens of thousands of people stranded at ports. The storm has been following a similar track to typhoon haiyan in 2013 the most powerful to hit the area in decades. Catherine karelli reports. A far from peaceful christmas in the central philippines. Typhoon phanfone has brought sustained winds of almost 200 kilometres an hour. Terrifying local people. Screaming. And leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rain has left many homes flooded. More than 16,000 people had to spend the night in improvised shelters and at least 100 families have been left homeless. In this majority ca