Weather world looks back at some of the most significant meteorological events of the year the duke of edinburgh has left hospital where he was being treated for what officials describe as a pre existing the duke walked out of the king edward vii hospital in central london, and got into a car before being driven away. He travelled to the hospital on friday as a precautionary measure. Buckingham palace say his four night stay was for observation and treatment. The duke is now back at sandringham where he is expected to spend christmas with the queen. In a moment we will be speaking to our correspondent, Charlotte Gallagher, who is at sandringham. But first, lets go tojohn mcmanus who is in central london, outside the hospital where Prince Philip was receiving treatment. Do we know why Prince Philip was in hospitalfor do we know why Prince Philip was in hospital for the last few days . Very good to see him walk out himself. We dont know why he was brought here on friday to king edward se
The duke of edinburgh has returned to sandringham in time for christmas after spending four nights in hospital. Prince philip walked out of the king edward vii hospital in Central London, and got into a car before being driven away. He travelled to the hospital on friday as a precautionary measure. Buckingham palace say his four night stay was for observation and treatment. A statement from Buckingham Palace said the duke of edinburgh has today left hospital after being discharged by his doctor and is now back at sandringham. It went on to say his Royal Highness would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes. In a moment we will be speaking to our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, who is at sandringham. But first, lets go tojohn mcmanus who is in Central London, outside the hospital where Prince Philip was receiving treatment. We still dont know why he was in hospital but people will be relieved to see him walking out himself. Unsurprisingly, the king edward vii hospital beh
In the past hes been treated there for bladder and chest infections. Whatever the nature of this latest episode, the duke, who is 98 now, has clearly satisfied his doctors that he is well enough to return home. A helicopter took him from Buckingham Palace to the queens sandringham estate, where the royal family is gathering for christmas. In her christmas broadcast tomorrow, the queen will talk about a past year which has felt quite bumpy. She doesnt clarify what it is that been bumpy, which will inevitably invite speculation. These are her words. Talking about reconciliation, she says. The obvious conclusion is that this is a coded message from britains head of state, urging the country to try to move on from the divisions of the brexit debate. She also says in the broadcast that small steps can overcome long held differences. But the reference to a bumpy year might also be taken to refer to events within her own family after a year which began with the duke of edinburghs road acciden
Special in the ashes this winter, after wrapping up a series win over west indies. And here in newcastle, final preparations are under way for the 36 great north run. Around 57,000 people will be crossing the start line for the Worlds Largest marathon in just line for the Worlds Largest marathon injust a line for the Worlds Largest marathon in just a few hours. And louise has the weather. Good morning. In north west, south east split this sunday with heavy rain and strong winds in north west england gradually drifting south and east. But it should stay dry in Daylight Hours for most of south and eastern england. Good morning. First, our main story. Irma has intensified into a category four hurricane as it approaches southern florida. Low lying islands in the area are already being battered by high winds and storm surges. Floridas governor has warned irma will be deadly and has urged residents who havent yet evacuated to head to emergency shelters. There was widespread destruction in cu
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