Prince Philip to Remain in Hospital for a “Number of Days” After Undergoing Heart Procedure
UPDATE: Prince Philip will proceed his hospital keep after present process a coronary heart process.
After transferring hospitals final week, the Duke of Edinburgh had a “a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition” at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Buckingham Palace mentioned in a assertion on March 4. “His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days,” the message famous.
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UPDATE: Prince Philip is about to bear additional testing at a new hospital.
Buckingham Palace confirmed in a assertion on March 1 that the Duke of Edinburgh was transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the place docs “will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.”
The assertion added that Queen Elizabeth II‘s husband “remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.”
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UPDATE: Buckingham Palace has given an replace on Prince Philip‘s well being. On Feb. 23, the Palace introduced the Duke of Edinburgh continues to be at King Edward VII Hospital in London, the place he’s receiving medical consideration for an an infection. The Palace acknowledged the 99-year-old royal is comfy and is responding to remedy however that he’s not anticipated to depart the hospital for a number of days.
He was first admitted to the hospital on Feb. 16 as a precautionary measure, the Palace mentioned, after feeling unwell.
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Prince Philip has been hospitalized in London.
According to a assertion from Buckingham Palace, the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 16 after “feeling unwell.” However, the palace’s message notes that Philip’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the recommendation of his physician. He is anticipated to stay in hospital for a few days of statement and relaxation.
Shortly after the information was launched, NBC News Royal Commentator Camilla Tominey tweeted that Philip’s situation is “not thought to be Covid related. He walked in unaided. Queen remains at Windsor Castle.”
Queen Elizabeth II‘s husband—who retired from royal duties in 2017—was previously hospitalized in Dec. 2019 for “observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition,” Buckingham Palace mentioned in a assertion on the time. Four days later, on Dec. 24, he was discharged forward of the Christmas vacation and headed to Sandringham. As the palace shared, “His Royal Highness would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes.”
Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip’s Romance Through the Years
In latest years, Philip has taken a step again from the highlight, solely making a few rare appearances for royal events. As Queen Elizabeth II’s personal secretary introduced in May 2017, “The Duke of Edinburgh is Patron, President or a member of over 780 organizations, with which he will continue to be associated, although he will no longer play an active role by attending engagements. Her Majesty will continue to carry out a full program of official engagements with the support of members of the Royal Family.”
In July 2020, Philip was in attendance at granddaughter Princess Beatrice‘s private wedding ceremony to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Days later, on July 22, Philip stepped out to attend a navy ceremony at Windsor Castle throughout which he transferred his position as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to Prince Charles‘ spouse Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
(This story was initially printed Feb. 17, 2021 at 7:10 a.m.)
