Prince Philip was brought to the hospital on Friday, December 20, amid concerns about his health. The 98-year-old was admitted for “observation and treatment,” according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. The 98-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth has had many health issues in recent years.
The Palace’s statement read, “The Duke of Edinburgh traveled from Norfolk this morning to the King Edward VII Hospital in London for observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition.”
It said, “The admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’ Doctor.” A spokesperson for the palace also said it was a planned visit.
On Friday, as Philip was admitted to the hospital, Elizabeth, 93, made her way north to Sandringham, her country estate where she always spends Christmas. She boarded a train at London’s King’s Cross station at 10 a.m., wearing a light pink coat and covering her hand in a headscarf.
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Philip is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days. It’s not clear if he’ll join his wife and the other members of the Royal Family before Christmas at the Norfolk estate.
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Meanwhile,
Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle are skipping out on the annual tradition. The couple is taking
baby Archie, 7 months, to America to celebrate with Meghan’s mom,
Doria Ragland.
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Prince Philip is the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, having taken on the role in 1952 when King George VI died and Elizabeth became queen. He’s also the longest-living male member of the royal family.
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In 2017, Prince Philip retired from public royal life. He still attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018, as well as Princess Eugenie’s wedding a few months later.
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Philip is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days. It’s not clear if he’ll join his wife and the other members of the Royal Family before Christmas at the Norfolk estate.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Meanwhile,
Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle are skipping out on the annual tradition. The couple is taking
baby Archie, 7 months, to America to celebrate with Meghan’s mom,
Doria Ragland.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Prince Philip is the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, having taken on the role in 1952 when King George VI died and Elizabeth became queen. He’s also the longest-living male member of the royal family.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
In 2017, Prince Philip retired from public royal life. He still attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018, as well as Princess Eugenie’s wedding a few months later.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Photo credit: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
