Prince Philip is still in hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle flanked by Assistant Colonel Commandant, Major General Tom Copinger-Symeas, right (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
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February 18, 2021

Prince Philip is still in hospital

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband is still hospitalised. And according to

He was admitted to hospital on Tuesday, after feeling “unwell”. But the precise reason for the admission has not been disclosed.

“As we have said previously, the doctor is acting with an abundance of caution. The Duke remains in good spirits,” the source said on Friday.

The 99-year-old stepped back from public life in 2017 and has been taken to the hospital several times in recent years. In December 2019, he received hospital treatment for a pre-existing condition.

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