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Prince Philip admitted to hospital for 'observation'

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

02:52 20 Dec 2019


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The 98-year-old was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London this morning.

Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital as a "precautionary measure", Buckingham Palace has said.

The 98-year-old travelled from the Sandringham estate to the King Edward VII Hospital in London for observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition on Friday morning.

In a statement, the palace said: "The Duke of Edinburgh travelled from Norfolk this morning to the King Edward VII Hospital in London for observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition.

"The admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness' Doctor."

Phillip retired from public life in August 2017.

He spent decades supporting the Queen and attending events as a representative of the British Royal household.


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