Buckingham Palace on Monday released an update on Prince Philip’s hospitalization, confirming for the first time that the Duke of Edinburgh is being examined for pre-existing heart disease while undergoing treatment for an unspecified infection.
Philip, 99, who has been in hospital for almost two weeks, “remains comfortable” and will stay in the hospital “at least until the end of the week,” the palace said in a statement.
“The Duke of Edinburgh was transferred today from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as conduct tests and observe for pre-existing heart disease,” said the palace .
“Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment, but he must remain in the hospital at least until the end of the week,” added the statement.
Last week, Buckingham Palace finally confirmed that the king was being treated for an infection, but did not mention any details or heart problems.
Prince William said during an engagement a week ago that his grandfather was “OK”. Prince Edward told Sky News that his father was “much better”.
“He’s looking forward to going out, which is the most positive thing, so we keep our fingers crossed,” said the Earl of Wessex.
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