It was revealed on Friday that Prince Phillip had been admitted to hospital with a mysterious illness. However, it was also believed that he would have been released by the end of the weekend. The Duke of Edinburgh remains in hospital at present, but he is said to be in good spirits.
According to reports, the Duke, who is at the King Edward VII Hospital, is said to have been sharing jokes and laughing with the doctors and nurses that have been looking after him during his stay at the hospital. Is still unclear at the moment when he may be released. But, the royal family are hoping that he will be back at Sandringham for Christmas Day.
Royal News: Prince Phillip Taken To Hospital On Friday
The Duke was admitted to hospital on Friday. He was taken by helicopter to the private hospital in London as it was recommended by the doctor at Sandringham. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news on Friday that he was purely being observed and treated.
The same statement also admitted that the tests were only precautionary. It also added that the illness that the Duke was being treated for was already known, and this isn’t a new health concern for Prince Phillip. It was also reported by various news outlets that the Duke entered the hospital by walking and was not carried in on a stretcher or on a hospital bed.
Royal News: Insider News On Condition
Prince Phillip’s health has been a talking point throughout the last year as he was removed from royal duties earlier on in 2019. Recent reports also claimed that he had picked up a flu-like illness, and he has been unable to shake it off. The source claimed that the Duke has been unwell for weeks now, and despite him priding himself on how robust he is; he is nearly 99-years-old now, and that these illnesses will take their toll.
The Duke has been living at Sandringham since the autumn and has been forced to spend months away from the Queen. However, the two were expected to spend Christmas together this year. The insider also added that Prince Phillip spends most of his time wandering around the estate and reading to pass the time. Hopefully, the royal will be feeling better soon and can enjoy Christmas at home with the family.
