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Prince Philip has infection and is set to stay in hospital 'for several days' | Prince Philip has infection and is set to stay in hospital 'for several days' |
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The Duke of Edinburgh is being treated for an infection and is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace has said. | The Duke of Edinburgh is being treated for an infection and is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace has said. |
Prince Philip, 99, was admitted to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London last Tuesday as a precaution after feeling unwell. | Prince Philip, 99, was admitted to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London last Tuesday as a precaution after feeling unwell. |
He is "comfortable and responding to treatment", the palace said. | |
The Earl of Wessex said his father was "looking forward" to leaving hospital and was feeling a lot better. | |
Both the duke and the Queen, 94, received Covid-19 vaccinations last month. Prince Philip's admission to hospital was not related to coronavirus. | |
The couple, who celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last November, have been spending lockdown at Windsor Castle with a small household staff. | |
A palace source previously said that the duke, who turns 100 in June, had walked into the hospital in Marylebone unaided. | A palace source previously said that the duke, who turns 100 in June, had walked into the hospital in Marylebone unaided. |
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Prince Edward said his father was "a lot better", telling Sky News: "He's looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing, so we keep our fingers crossed." | |
He said the family had received "brilliant and lovely messages" since Prince Philip went into hospital, adding: "We really appreciate that and so does he." | |
Prince Charles, 72, spent about 30 minutes at the hospital visiting his father on Saturday afternoon. | |
A Clarence House spokesman said he returned to his Highgrove residence after the visit. | |
Prince Philip has received treatment for various health conditions over the years, including a blocked coronary artery in 2011, a bladder infection in 2012 and exploratory surgery on his abdomen in June 2013. |