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Prince Philip spotted driving again days after car accident

He was involved in a collision on Thursday

The Duke of Edinburgh has been spotted behind the wheel again two days after his car accident.

Philip, 97, was driving his car near to the Sandringham Estate on Thursday when he was involved in a “road traffic accident” with another vehicle.

And now, just 48 hours later, the Duke was seen driving his new Land Rover – which was delivered to the Sandringham estate on Friday – wearing dark shades.

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The Duke is already behind the wheel days after the collision (Credit: Splashnews.com)

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ITV News correspondent Emma Murphy tweeted that Philip was “seen close to Sandringham this afternoon…he was travelling alone wearing tinted glasses”.

The Queen, 92, was also seen driving on a public road close to where the Duke crashed.

It comes just days after Prince Philip crashed his car and collided with another vehicle.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle this afternoon.

“The duke was not injured. The accident took place close to the Sandringham Estate. Local police attended the scene.”

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Philip was involved in the accident on Thursday (Credit: Wenn)

It’s believed occupants of the other car involved the Sandringham smash may have suffered a broken arm and an injured knee.

However, it is understood the two women were discharged after receiving medical treatment.

The royal and the driver of the Kia were breathalysed by police after the incident, providing negative results.

On Friday, the Palace confirmed the Prince Philip had also been given a clean bill of health after a hospital check up.

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Philip had hip surgery last year (Credit: Wenn)

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A statement read: “On Doctor’s advice, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn this morning for a precautionary check-up.

“This confirmed His Royal Highness had no injuries of concern. The Duke has returned to Sandringham.”

A spokesperson added: “Contact has been made privately with the occupants in the other car and well-wishes exchanged.”

Prince Philip retired from royal engagements in August 2017.

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