Following the advice of his doctor, Prince Philip, 99, was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Feb. 16 as a “precautionary measure.” At the time, Buckingham Palace released a statement to offer an update on the his condition.
The statement read: “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,” it continued.
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Later that week, a royal insider said that the Duke would be staying at the hospital a little longer than originally planned: "Following consultation with his doctor the Duke of Edinburgh is likely to remain in hospital for observation and rest over the weekend and into next week."
However, the Duke reportedly remains in "good spirits," and is simply staying at the hospital out of an "abundance" of caution.
A follow-up statement from Buckingham Palace further explained his extended stay, "The Duke of Edinburgh remains at King Edward VII's Hospital where he is receiving medical attention for an infection. He is comfortable and responding to treatment but is not expected to leave hospital for several days."
During a visit to a vaccination center at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Prince William also commented on his grandfather's health. When asked, the Duke of Cambridge gave a perfunctory update on his Prince Philip's health, confirming that he was doing "okay."
He told reporters, "Yes, he is okay—they’re keeping an eye on him."
