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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh spends a third night in hospital

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip has spent a third night at the King Edward VII Hospital in London after being admitted as a precaution.

The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, is under observation at the hospital after being taken there from Windsor Castle after complaining of feeling unwell.

No details of the Duke’s condition have been given although royal officials have confirmed it’s not Covid related.

Prince Philip was driven to the King Edward VII on February 16th although news of his admission wasn’t shared until the following day. At the time his hospital treatment was confirmed, Buckingham Palace said he was there for rest and observation.

The Queen has continued with her diary, with a phone engagement quickly followed by her first face to face meeting of the year.

Prince Philip’s last hospital stay saw him treated at the King Edward VII Hospital for four days just before Christmas 2019. At the time, royal officials said his admission was for a pre-existing condition.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.