Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, is currently being treated for an infection and is not expected to leave hospital for several days, according to a statement by Buckingham Palace.
The 99-year-old is "comfortable and responding to treatment," the palace said, according to a BBC report.
Buckingham Palace previously confirmed that Prince Philip was admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital on Feb. 16 after “feeling unwell.”
A spokesperson for the family said his admission is “a precautionary measure,” and the senior royal’s doctor said he is expected to remain in the hospital for several days, reports ABC News.
Queen Elizabeth's husband, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh retired from his public duties in 2017. The 99-year-old is hardly ever seen in public.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Prince Philip has been staying at Windsor Castle with his wife.
Back in 2019, Prince Philip was admitted into the hospital during the Christmas season as a precautionary measure for a pre-existing condition, a Buckingham Palace statement confirmed.
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“The admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’ doctor,” the palace said in a statement.
The Prince was admitted for “observation and treatment.” According to multiple media outlets, the visit was already planned for the royal. He was not taken by ambulance, and it wasn’t an emergency.
In January of 2019, the royal senior was involved in a car accident. Following the incident, the prince voluntarily gave up his driver’s license.
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