The currently hospitalizedPrince Philipis in good hands, says sonPrince Charles.
“He’s being looked after very well in hospital,” Charles said. “At the moment that’s all we know.”
On Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed thatPrince Philiphad beenhospitalized.
“The Duke of Edinburgh traveled from Norfolk this morning to the King Edward VII Hospital in London for observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition,” the palace said in a statement. “The admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’ Doctor.”
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Meanwhile,Queen Elizabethtook her annual train ride from London to Norfolk, where she traditionally spends Christmas. It’s unclear how long her husband will stay in the hospital — and if he’ll missChristmas with the family.
On Saturday,The Telegraphreported thatPrince Philipis expected to join his family for the holiday: “Despite increasing fears for the Duke’s health it is hoped he will be discharged and return to Sandringham to join the rest of his family in time for Christmas.”
Prince Philip.GARETH FULLER/AFP via Getty
Heabruptly canceledhis appearance at the traditional Maundy church service that he was scheduled to attend with the monarch in March 2018. Philip alsoskippedEaster Sunday services last year ahead of the announcement that he underwenthip replacementsurgery.
The royal also had a scarycar accidentin January that resulted in him voluntarilygiving up his license.
Last month, Prince Philip andQueen Elizabethmarked their 72nd wedding anniversary but theyspent the day apartdue to her solo duties in London.
source: people.com
