Prince Philip 'in good spirits' after hip surgery, Buckingham Palace says

Prince Philip is recovering after a successful hip replacement operation,Buckingham Palace says.

The 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II had the surgery at King Edward VII Hospital on Wednesday.

The palace saidPhilip is "progressing satisfactorily at this early stage" and is likely to spend several days in hospital. It described him as being "comfortable and in good spirits."

Philip had suffered from hip pain in recent weeks. He missed a number of family events, including Easter church service with the royal family.