Buckingham Palace released an update on Prince Philip’s hospitalization on Monday, confirming for the first time that the Duke of Edinburgh is being examined for a pre-existing heart condition while being treated for an unspecified infection.
Philip, 99, who has been hospitalized for nearly two weeks, “will remain comfortable” and will remain in the hospital “at least until the end of the week,” the palace said in the 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 infection, as well as test and observe for a pre-existing heart condition,” the palace said.
The Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment, but is expected to remain in the hospital until at least the end of the week, the statement added.
Last week, Buckingham Palace finally confirmed that the royal family was being treated for an infection, but failed to mention details of the heart condition.
Prince William said during an engagement a week ago that his grandfather was “OK”. Prince Edward told Sky News that his father was “a lot better.”
“He’s looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed,” said the Earl of Wessex.
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