Prince Philip begins the tenth day at King Edward VII Hospital, where he will remain for “several days”
- The Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain in hospital for at least the rest of this week
- Philip, 99, is said to be “comfortable” and “responds to treatment” in the latest update
- Prince Edward, son, said Philip is “much better” but “wants to go out”
- Philip was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last Tuesday evening
The Duke of Edinburgh has begun his tenth day today at the hospital where he is being treated for an infection and is expected to remain at least the rest of this week.
Prince Philip, 99, was said to be “comfortable” and “responsive to treatment” in the latest update released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon.
His son, Prince Edward, also said Philip was “much better” but “wanted to go out” and that the royal family kept his “fingers crossed” for him.
The Earl of Wessex thanked the welcomeers for their messages of support, as it was announced on Tuesday that Philip would spend “several more days” in hospital.
He was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last Tuesday evening as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell and entered the building without assistance.
The Duke of Edinburgh, pictured in July 2017, remains in hospital due to an infection
Police officers are patrolling outside King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, London, this morning
Police officers are in front of the hospital this morning where Prince Philip is being treated
At the time, the palace did not disclose the reason for the duke’s admission to the private hospital, but said on Tuesday he was being treated for an infection.
Edward, who said he had spoken to his father on the phone, suggested the duke, who is known for his “don’t make a fuss” attitude, was a little frustrated staying in the hospital.
The palace said on Tuesday: “The Duke of Edinburgh is staying at King Edward VII Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention for an infection. He is comfortable and responding to treatment, but is not expected to leave the hospital. for a few days “.
Royal Sky News correspondent Rhiannon Mills asked Edward about his father, while she was filming a separate interview with him at his home in Bagshot Park, Surrey.
He replied, “It’s much better, thank you very much, and he’s really looking forward to coming out, which is the most positive thing, so we keep our fingers crossed.”
Police officers are at the entrance to King Edward VII Hospital in London this morning
Police officers pass in front of the entrance to King Edward VII Hospital, where Philip was admitted
Asked if Philip, who turns 100 in June, was frustrated to be in the hospital, Edward laughed and replied, “A little.
‘I think it reaches us all, and then you can only see the clock so many times and the walls are so interesting.
“We have received brilliant and charming messages from all kinds of people and we are very grateful to him, and I have been transmitting that too.
Initially, Philip had to spend a few days under medical care to “observe and rest him,” but last Friday it became known that he was likely to remain in the hospital this week.