Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh begins his second month in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh is beginning his second month as a patient at King Edward VII’s Hospital having been admitted this time last month on February 16. The 99-year-old prince was admitted to hospital after feeling unwell in what Buckingham Palace initially described as a “precautionary measure.” However, it since emerged that the Duke was being treated for an infection and…
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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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Sudden flurry of activity at the Edward VII Hospital where the Duke of Edinburgh is being treated

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred from King Edward VII Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital over concern for his heart. Click here to read more. There has been a sudden flurry of activity at the Edward VII Hospital in London where the Duke of Edinburgh is being treated for an infection. Chris Ship of ITV News reports: “Lots of activity at the Duke of…
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What does the phrase "in good spirits" actually mean?

The Duke of Edinburgh is preparing to spend his seventh night in a Central London hospital having been admitted as a patient last Tuesday. Buckingham Palace revealed the following day that the 99-year-old was admitted after “feeling unwell” and that he was “in good spirits.” No update has been offered on Prince Philip’s health since the initial statement on…
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