The plucky prince, 90, proved he has recovered from his heart op by leading the royal family on a brisk stroll to church.
With youngest son Prince Edward at his side, the smiling Duke waved at well-wishers as he strode ahead on the ?-mile walk to the royals' New Year's Day service on their Sandringham estate in Norfolk. He chatted to some of the 300-strong crowd.
Then he was the first to leave the church and completed the ?-mile walk back alone.
Meanwhile, the Queen travelled in the back of a Bentley.
Royal Smile-ness ... Prince Philip chatting to crowd at Sandringham
EnigmaOne onlooker said: "By walking, the Duke was obviously making a point that his health scare is well and truly behind him."
There were doubts he would attend the service after spending Christmas in hospital for an op to unblock a coronary artery and put a stent in.
Fans ... hundreds of well-wishers watched as the Queen and the Countess of Wessex arrived
SplashHe was discharged from Papworth Hospital, Cambs, on Tuesday, under doctors' orders to take it easy.
After the 45-minute service, the Queen collected flowers from children while Edward and wife Sophie ? in a striking purple hat ? chatted to the crowd.
Video: Prince Philip on road to recovery
SMILING Duke of Edinburgh attends New Year's Day church service
c.grant@the-sun.co.uk
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