The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to hospital on Feb. 16 after he felt unwell and was given treatment for an unspecified, but not COVID-19-related, illness
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.
By Heather Cichowski
March 04, 2021
Prince Philip has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition, according to a new statement from Buckingham Palace on March 4.
The Queen s husband will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days, the Palace also said.
The news comes after the Duke of Edinburgh
was transferred from King Edward VII Hospital to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London on March 1 to continue treatment for an infection and undergo further tests for the heart condition. At that time, he was anticipated to remain hospitalized for at least the rest of the week.