Philip expected to stay in hospital into next week

Tony Jones

The Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain in hospital for “observation and rest” into next week, sources have said.

Philip was admitted to King Edward VII’s hospital on Tuesday evening after feeling unwell and walked unaided into the medical centre.

The duke, who turns 100 on June 10, is in hospital for an undisclosed reason, although it is not coronavirus-related.

Police officers and hospital security staff guard ing Edward VII's Hospital where the duke is under
Police officers and hospital security staff guard Edward VII’s Hospital where the duke is under ‘observation and rest’ (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Sources told PA news agency: “Following consultation with his doctor the Duke of Edinburgh is likely to remain in hospital for observation and rest over the weekend and into next week.

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

There will be concern for the duke because of his age, but members of the monarchy have continued with royal duties this week.

Royal visit to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (Molly Darlington/PA)

The morning after he was admitted, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall – who have received their Covid jabs – visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to learn about vaccination trials.

While on Thursday, the Queen carried out her first official in-person event of the year and made one of her most senior royal aides a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order during a Windsor Castle ceremony.

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