Buckingham Palace has released an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares to spend the fourth night at the hospital.
A palace spokesman said Prince Philip, 99, would likely remain in the hospital over the weekend and next week for “observation and rest”
This decision was made after consultation with the Duke’s doctor.
Palace sources insist on emphasizing that Prince Philip is staying in the hospital due to an “abundance of caution” and that he remains “in a good mood”.
The queen’s husband was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday, just in case, after feeling ill.
The duke is under observation at the hospital after being taken from Windsor Castle.
No details of the duke’s condition have been given, although the royal authorities have confirmed that it is not related to Covid.
Prince Philip was taken to King Edward VII on February 16, although news of his admission was not released until the following day. At the time his hospital treatment was confirmed, Buckingham Palace said he was there for rest and observation.