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| Duke of Edinburgh is in hospital | Duke of Edinburgh is in hospital |
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| The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital for treatment for a chest infection, Buckingham Palace has said. | |
| Prince Philip was taken to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London for "assessment and treatment for a chest infection", a palace spokeswoman said. | Prince Philip was taken to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London for "assessment and treatment for a chest infection", a palace spokeswoman said. |
| "His Royal Highness's programme of engagements for the weekend has been cancelled," she added. | |
| The duke, 86, had missed the service of thanksgiving for Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary on Wednesday. | The duke, 86, had missed the service of thanksgiving for Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary on Wednesday. |
| BBC royal correspondent Daniella Relph said the duke was said to be, "up and about and dealing with his correspondence". | BBC royal correspondent Daniella Relph said the duke was said to be, "up and about and dealing with his correspondence". |
| Earlier this week Buckingham Palace had said he had a "heavy cold" and had asked for some engagements to be cancelled. | Earlier this week Buckingham Palace had said he had a "heavy cold" and had asked for some engagements to be cancelled. |
| He was admitted to the central London hospital on Thursday night for tests. | He was admitted to the central London hospital on Thursday night for tests. |
| His last official public role was during President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Britain last week. | His last official public role was during President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Britain last week. |