Prince Philip admitted to hospital after feeling unwell
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, The Guardian reports, citing Buckingham Palace.
Prince Philip, who is 99, was admitted on the advice of his doctor and a palace statement said it was a “precautionary measure”.
A statement 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.”
Philip travelled by car to the hospital and it was not an emergency admission. He is said to have walked into the hospital unaided. A source said the illness was not Covid-related and the stay in hospital was purely precautionary.
Philip had been feeling unwell for a short period and the doctor was called to Windsor Castle, where he and the Queen have been shielding. The Queen remains at Windsor.