Duke Of Kent In Hospital After Hip Injury

The Duke of Kent has been taken to hospital after suffering a hip injury, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

The 79-year-old is understood to have dislocated his hip while staying at the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland.

He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday.

A palace spokesman said: "I can confirm that the Duke of Kent was admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland for treatment of a hip injury."

The Duke undertakes a variety of royal engagements.

He regularly presents trophies at Wimbledon in his role as president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

He suffered a mild stroke in 2013.

The Duke is the son of the late Prince George, the younger brother of King George VI and King Edward VIII.

He became the Duke of Kent at the age of six after his father died in a wartime flying accident in 1942.