Brave: The Queen still managed to  smile despite being forced to visit BBC  Broadcasting House without her beloved husband Prince Philip, who is in hospital nearby The Queen robustly insisted the Duke of Edinburgh was ‘not ill’ yesterday. Her comments, during a tour of the BBC’s new Broadcasting House, came as her husband underwent exploratory surgery on his abdomen. Last night he was said to be making ‘satisfactory progress’ following the operation under general anaesthetic. During a visit to the BBC’s new HQ, the Queen was asked by radio and TV host John Humphrys how Prince Philip was faring, She replied: ‘I have no idea, I mean he has only just gone in.’
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Her Majesty met stars including Sir Bruce Forsyth and David Dimbleby
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John Humphrys asked after Prince Philip's health when they shook hands
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'I have no idea, he has only just gone in', she replied
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Duke had exploratory operation today and is 'progressing satisfactorily'
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She listened to performance from The Script during Radio 1 Live Lounge gig
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The Queen gave a live broadcast from the centre but did not mention Philip
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But she admitted to BBC staff that she was a fan of EastEnders
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