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British Royals

First images of Prince Philip as he leaves hospital in time for Christmas

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24th December 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh is returning home after a five day stay in hospital. Prince Philip was discharged from King Edward VII in London on Christmas Eve morning.

He was seen walking to a car as he left just after 8.45 today.

BBC Screen grab/ Fair Use

The Prince, who is 98, was admitted on December 20th 2019 for treatment for what Buckingham Palace described as a ‘pre-existing condition’. He arrived in London from Sandringham just as the Queen made her way to Norfolk for the Christmas break.

BBC Screen grab/ Fair Use

It’s now expected Prince Philip will join her at Sandringham where they traditionally spend the festive season. The Royal Family exchanges gifts on Christmas Eve.

This is a breaking news story. Royal Central will keep you updated with further developments.

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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.