Duke of Edinburgh, 99, is admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London on doctor’s advice ‘after feeling unwell’
- Prince Philip, 99, was last night taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in London
- The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest
- Last month it was announced both Duke and the Queen had received their jabs
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital on the advice of his doctor after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace has said.
Prince Philip, 99, was last night taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, London, as a ‘precautionary measure’ and will remain there for a few days.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: ‘His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London, on Tuesday evening.
‘The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell.
‘The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest.’
Last month it was announced that both the Duke and the Queen had received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Philip’s illness is not believed to be Covid-related and his admission is not being treated as an emergency.
Royal sources said he was driven to the King Edward VII Hospital by car before walking in unaided. They added to ITV that he remains in ‘good spirits’.
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The Duke of Edinburgh was last night admitted to hospital on the advice of his doctor after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace has said (pictured at Balmoral in August 2020)
Last month it was revealed both the Duke and the Queen had received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine
Prince Philip, 99, was taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in London as a ‘precautionary measure’ and will remain there for a few days (pictured in July 2020)