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Britain's Prince Philip admitted in hospital with infection
June 21, 2017
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital for
treatment of an infection arising from a pre-existing condition.
Prince
Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been
admitted to hospital as a "precautionary measure" for treatment of an
infection, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.
Duke of Edinburgh,
who is to retire from public duties later this year, was admitted to the
King Edward VII hospital in central London after becoming unwell at
Windsor, following his appearance at Royal Ascot.
He arrived at the hospital by car accompanied by his personal protection officer.
The
Queen was accompanied to the state opening of parliament by the Prince
of Wales, who is taking his father's place. She is being kept "fully
informed" and will continue her plans to attend Royal Ascot following
her delivery of the Queen's speech at the Houses of Parliament, the
Guardian reported.
The infection arose from "a pre-existing condition", the palace said.
Earlier,
Philip was admitted to hospital for a bladder infection, and for
abdominal investigations and in 2011. In 2011 he was admitted to
Papworth hospital where a coronary stent was fitted.
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