Prince Philip

Prince Philip in hospital - the latest news and update

The Duke of Edinburgh has spent a fifth night at King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone after being admitted on Tuesday as a “precaution.” There is understandable concern for the 99-year-old Prince’s as he begins his sixth day in hospital. Buckingham Palace has not issued an update on Prince Philip’s health since Friday when a spokesperson said he…
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Prince Charles arrives at King Edward VII's Hospital to visit the Duke of Edinburgh

The Prince of Wales visited the Duke of Edinburgh at King Edward VII’s hospital on Saturday afternoon. Charles visited his father for approximately 30 minutes after being driven on the three hour journey from Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. Prince Philip was admitted to the hospital in London last Tuesday as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. The 99-year-old is…
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Prince Philip

Buckingham Palace issues an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares for a fourth night in hospital

Buckingham Palace has issued an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares to spend a fourth night in hospital. A palace spokesperson says that 99-year-old Prince Philip will likely remain in hospital over the weekend and into next week for “observation and rest” This decision has been made following consultation with the Duke’s doctor. Palace sources are keen to stress…
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New questions raised about who can act for The Queen in case of illness following Prince Harry's permanent exit as a senior royal

In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch. In recent months, Crown Prince Haakon has been regent on several occasions in Norway as his father, King Harald, recovers from a series of…
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