On his visit to communities affected by floods in South Yorkshire, Prince Charles interviewed by reporter shared how his father was doing.
“He’s being looked after very well in hospital,” the royal replied. “At the moment that’s all we know.” During the visit, a member of the public also showed concern for the Duke, asking, “Sir, how is your father?” “Alright. When you get to that age things don’t work so well!” Charles, 71, replied.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII’s hospital in central London on Friday for treatment for a “pre-existing condition”, with Buckingham Palace describing the admission as a “precautionary measure”.
Infections and a blocked coronary artery. A Buckingham Palace statement on Friday 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’s doctor.” The Prince was not taken by ambulance and was expected to be in hospital for a few days.
We hope that he’ll be back home in time to enjoy the festivity with his wife the Queen and children’s family.
Prince Philip turned 98 in June and has elated gone through abdominal surgery, bladder infections and a blocked coronary artery.
