PRINCE Edward avoided shaking hands with well-wishers in a walkabout at Buckingham Palace today. The Earl of Wessex told mourners if he shook everyone's hands then his would "fall off".

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Chris Jelf Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh ... The shot showed the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh sharing a smile and holding hands as they sat together on outdoor steps with ...

Prince Edward and Sophie, both 60, who arrived in the country on Tuesday, ready for a six-day trip, appeared loved up as they held hands during a visit to the National Botanic Garden in Godawari ...

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were pictured holding hands and lovingly poking at each other during their trip to Nepal. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie toured the Godawari National Botanic ...

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were pictured holding hands as they continued their official visit to Nepal on Thursday. Prince Edward and Sophie toured the Godawari National Botanic Garden on ...

But one royal fan managed to get the Prince to take his outstretched hand after asking if he was "allowed". Prince Edward responded: "I've been trying to avoid it only because if I do it once I ...

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are ringing in their silver anniversary Prince Edward and Sophie ... of Edinburgh sharing a ...

They held hands as they went down a flight of stone stairs after visiting the site's orchid house, surrounded by views of the Kathmandu Valley. The couple, both 60, had earlier planted a magnolia ...