But he is expected to travel to Lincoln tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, to visit Royal Air Force Station Waddington in his role as Honorary Air Commodore.
Although royal fans wished to see the royal couple at today’s special event, they also wished them safe travels and happy birthdays.
One user wrote on X: “I will miss seeing The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending Commonwealth Day Service so much, but it’s definitely for a good reason since Sophie is heading to work in New York!”
A second person said: “Safe and successful trip for our #SuperSophie.”
A third one commented: “Safe travels.”
Meanwhile a fourth one said: “Happiest Birthday to #SuperEdward. The best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and Sophie’s best friend and darling Love – Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh.”
Another one chimed: “Happy Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh! may health and joy be with him.”