Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh undergoes heart surgery

The Duke of Edinburgh has undergone an operation on his heart. Buckingham Palace say the procedure was a success and Prince Philip is now resting and recovering. The 99 year old Duke underwent the procedure for a pre-existing condition at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London where he had been transferred at the weekend. The Palace issued a short statement, confirming that: “The…
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The Queen continues with virtual engagements as Prince Philip remains in hospital

The Queen has spoken to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, ahead of the Budget as her string of video and telephone engagements continues. Her Majesty held her traditional pre-Budget audience with the Chancellor on March 2nd 2021. However, the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown meant that the custom had to be carried out by phone rather than in person. The audience came just…
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Prince Philip transferred to a different London hospital due to concerns over a pre-existing heart condition

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for continuation of treatment for an infection as well as concern over a pre-existing heart condition. Buckingham Palace says that the 99-year-old “remains comfortable and is responding to treatment.” The palace adds that he will not leave St Bartholomew’s until at least…
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Prince Philip set to spend second weekend in hospital in what will be his longest ever stay

The Duke of Edinburgh is set to spend a second weekend in the Edward VII Hospital in Central London, with the 99-year-old unlikely to be discharged until next week at the earliest. A Buckingham Palace source told the Daily Mirror: “The Duke of Edinburgh will continue to stay in hospital over the weekend and into next week as he continues to receive treatment for an infection. “He has…
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