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| Duke of Edinburgh to spend second night in hospital | Duke of Edinburgh to spend second night in hospital |
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| The Duke of Edinburgh is to spend a second night in hospital after being admitted as "a precautionary measure". | The Duke of Edinburgh is to spend a second night in hospital after being admitted as "a precautionary measure". |
| Prince Philip is being treated at King Edward VII hospital in central London for an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. | Prince Philip is being treated at King Edward VII hospital in central London for an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. |
| A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the 96-year-old would stay in the private hospital overnight, but continued to be in good spirits. | A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the 96-year-old would stay in the private hospital overnight, but continued to be in good spirits. |
| The BBC understands his hospital stay is "not a cause for serious concern". | The BBC understands his hospital stay is "not a cause for serious concern". |
| The duke was with the Queen at Trooping the Colour on Saturday and the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday. | The duke was with the Queen at Trooping the Colour on Saturday and the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday. |
| However, after being admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening, he missed Wednesday's State Opening of Parliament, where his place was taken by the Prince of Wales, and a second day at Ascot. | However, after being admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening, he missed Wednesday's State Opening of Parliament, where his place was taken by the Prince of Wales, and a second day at Ascot. |
| 'Getting better' | 'Getting better' |
| Prince Charles, on a visit to Finsbury Park following Monday's terror attack, said his father was "getting better". | Prince Charles, on a visit to Finsbury Park following Monday's terror attack, said his father was "getting better". |
| It is understood the duke was not admitted to hospital as an emergency but, on a doctor's advice, was driven from Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening. | It is understood the duke was not admitted to hospital as an emergency but, on a doctor's advice, was driven from Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening. |
| Earlier, BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said that, given the duke is being treated for a pre-existing condition, it is safe to assume that he is suffering from the recurrence of the bladder infection he suffered twice in 2012. | |
| He is not bedridden, according to officials, but up and about inside the private hospital. | He is not bedridden, according to officials, but up and about inside the private hospital. |
| Prince Philip has spent much of his life in good health, but he was treated for a blocked coronary artery in 2011 and the bladder infection the following year. | Prince Philip has spent much of his life in good health, but he was treated for a blocked coronary artery in 2011 and the bladder infection the following year. |
| Retirement looms | Retirement looms |
| The latter saw him miss much of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. | The latter saw him miss much of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. |
| The duke backs healthy eating and exercise. | The duke backs healthy eating and exercise. |
| He drinks moderately, takes the stairs and says he still fits into the uniform he wore on the day he married the Queen, almost 70 years ago. | He drinks moderately, takes the stairs and says he still fits into the uniform he wore on the day he married the Queen, almost 70 years ago. |
| Prince Philip said in May that he would retire from royal duties this autumn, a move supported by the Queen. | Prince Philip said in May that he would retire from royal duties this autumn, a move supported by the Queen. |