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| Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital | Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital |
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| The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital after being admitted as "a precautionary measure". | The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital after being admitted as "a precautionary measure". |
| Prince Philip was treated at King Edward VII Hospital in central London for an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. | Prince Philip was treated at King Edward VII Hospital in central London for an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. |
| A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the 96-year-old was in good spirits. | A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the 96-year-old was in good spirits. |
| The BBC understands his condition is "not a cause for serious concern". | The BBC understands his condition is "not a cause for serious concern". |
| The duke left from the rear of the private hospital just before 10am on Thursday, and was driven away. | |
| He 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. |
| 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. |
| BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said that, given the duke was being treated for a pre-existing condition, it is safe to assume that he was suffering from the recurrence of the bladder infection he suffered twice in 2012. | BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said that, given the duke was being treated for a pre-existing condition, it is safe to assume that he was suffering from the recurrence of the bladder infection he suffered twice in 2012. |
| 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. |