Prince Philip recommended for knighthood by Australia
Australian PM Tony Abbott has used the country's national day to announce a knighthood for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Mr Abbott, who reintroduced the honour last year, said the Prince had lived a "long life of service and dedication".
Opposition politicians described the decision as out-of-step with the times.
The leader of the opposition Labor party, Bill Shorten, said it was "anachronistic" to give the top award to a British royal on Australia Day.
John Donnison reports.
26 Jan 2015
- From the section Australia