Prince Philip transferred back to King Edward VII s Hospital after successful procedure, Buckingham Palace confirms
By Heather Cichowski
Prince Philip has been transferred back to King Edward VII s Hospital
after undergoing a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St. Bartholomew s Hospital, according to a new update from Buckingham Palace on March 5. The statement continued that the Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain in hospital for continuing treatment for a number of days. On March 4, Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming that the 99-year-old had undergone the successful procedure the day before and would remain hospitalized for rest and treatment.
| UPDATED: 12:29, Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again.
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Royal biographer Angela Levin explained she was upbeat about the Duke of Edinburgh’s transfer since it appears that medical professionals believe the Duke can recover soon. Angela Levin explained that if there was any doubt over his wellbeing, he would likely remain at the King Edward VII Hospital or be taken to Royal Family residences. Prince Philip, who has spent nearly two weeks in the hospital, is being treated for an infection and a pre-existing heart condition.