Buckingham Palace has issued an update on the Queen's husband's health this afternoon, almost two weeks to the day since he was first admitted to a private hospital in London.
Officials said Prince Philip has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
The Palace said in a brief statement: “The Duke of Edinburgh was today transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital where doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
“The Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.”
A patient was seen leaving the hospital by ambulance earlier this morning.
Their identity was protected by officials shielding them with umbrellas.
Buckingham Palace had declined to comment at the time.
Philip has spent 13 nights being treated for an infection – his longest stay in hospital.
In June 2013, he spent 11 days in hospital after surgery on his abdomen.
The Duke, who is three months away from his 100th birthday, was initially admitted nearly two weeks ago for a few days as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell.
Last Tuesday, the Earl of Wessex said Philip was “a lot better” when it was announced the Duke would spend several more days in hospital being treated for the infection.
Edward said his father was “looking forward to getting out” and the family were keeping their “fingers crossed”.
