Prince Philip hospital news LIVE – Duke of Edinburgh 'in good spirits' as Palace confirms he DOESN'T have Covid

February 17, 2021

PRINCE Philip has gone to hospital after feeling unwell.

The Duke travelled by car and walked into hospital, it was confirmed this afternoon.

It was not an emergency admission and his illness is not covid related.

A Palace statement said: "The stay in hospital is purely precautionary.

"The Duke had been feeling unwell for a short period and the Doctor was called. The Queen remains at Windsor."

Follow our Prince Philip live blog below for the very latest on his condition…

Katie Davis10 minutes ago
HOSPITAL ADMISSION 'NOT AN EMERGENCY'
The Palace has emphasised that the Duke of Edinburgh's admission into hospital was "precautionary".
It is understood the royal, who turned 99 last year, was driven to the hospital and that it was not an emergency.
A statement from Buckingham Palace added: "The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell."
Katie Davis13 minutes ago
HEALTH SECRETARY 'REALLY SORRY TO HEAR' DUKE IS IN HOSPITAL
Matt Hancock has sent his "best wishes" to Prince Philip after he was admitted into hospital yesterday.
The Health Secretary today said: "Really sorry to hear that HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is in hospital.
"Sending him my best wishes for a speedy recovery."
Katie Davis26 minutes ago
QUEEN AND PHILIP GOT COVID JAB IN JANUARY
The Queen and Prince Philip were given their first Covid jabs last month.
They had their initial dose of the vaccine, made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, from a doctor at Windsor Castle.
Insiders said the Queen, 94, and Philip, 99, had been happy to wait their turn.
They then accepted an offer to receive it in Saturday, January 9, as they both met government age guidelines.
A doctor from the Royal Household visited to administer the jab mid-morning after the couple sat down for breakfast.

Katie Davis36 minutes ago
DUKE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF HOSPITAL IN RECENT YEARS
Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital with various ailments over the years including bladder infections, a blocked coronary artery and for abdominal surgery.
Two years ago, Prince Philip was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
He was flown from Sandringham to London for “observation and treatment” in December 2019.
The royal was also involved in a car crash in January 2019 after being in collision with another vehicle near the Sandringham estate.
In April 2018 he had a hip replacement operation, but had recovered well for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding a month later.
Katie Davis48 minutes ago
HOW LONG HAS PHILIP BEEN MARRIED TO THE QUEEN?
Philip Mountbatten married Elizabeth II in 1947.
The pair had been writing to each other for years previously, having first met in 1934.
The couple became engaged after seeking permission from Elizabeth's father King George VI.
After a five-month engagement, the pair were married on November 20, 1947.
The Duke married the Queen in 1947Credit: AFP – Getty
Katie Davis56 minutes ago
PRINCE'S ILLESS NOT COVID
Prince Philip was taken into hospital on Tuesday evening.
It is understood the illness is not Covid.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell."
Katie DavisToday, 15:35
DUKE WAS INVOLVED IN CAR CRASH IN 2019
On January 17, 2019, Philip was left "conscious but shocked and very, very shaken" after his Land Rover flipped during a shocking crash near the Sandringham estate.
He was uninjured after the 4×4 he was driving was "T-boned" and then overturned on the A419 at Babingley, Norfolk, at 3pm.
But two days later, he received a warning from police after he was snapped driving without a seatbelt.
A police spokesman said: "We are aware of the photographs."
He gave up his licence in April 2019.
Katie DavisToday, 15:26
WHY ISN'T PHILIP KING?
The reason for Philip not becoming King when he married the Queen stems from a parliamentary law.
The law relating to succession doesn't relate to bloodline – only gender.
The spouse of a ruling king or queen is known as a consort.
When Prince Philip married the Queen in 1947 he was also given three other titles:
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Earl of Merioneth
- Baron Greenwich
In 1957, the Queen made him an official Prince of the United Kingdom – which she made official in a new letters patent.

PRINCE HARRY TO TAKE PART IN PHILIP'S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Prince Harry will take part in Prince Philip's 100th birthday celebration this summer as he reaches out to the royal family after Megxit, it's reported.
The royal – who has spent the pandemic in his LA mansion with wife Meghan Markle and the couple's son Archie – is understood to be hoping to see his family on a number of occasions this year.
One of the events will be his grandfather's birthday on June 10 this year.
The Duke of Sussex hopes to return to the UK for the celebrations, it's reported in US magazine People.
- Katie DavisToday, 15:15
  PM SENDS BEST WISHES TO PRINCE
  Boris Johnson has sent his best wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh, Downing Street says.
  A spokesperson for the PM said: "The PM sends his best wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh as he undergoes a few days of rest in hospital."
- Katie DavisToday, 15:08
  PHILIP 'IN GOOD SPIRITS'
  Prince Philip, 99, is said to be in "good spirits" after he was taken into hospital.
  The Duke of Edinburgh was driven to the King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:55
  PRINCE WENT ON DOCTOR'S ADVICE
  The Duke of Edinburgh was urged to go to hospital by his doctor after feeling unwell.
  It was not an emergency admission, the Palace said.
  A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell.
  "The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest."
- Katie DavisToday, 14:51
  DUKE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL BY CAR
  Prince Philip was driven to hospital on Tuesday evening.
  It is understood the royal, 99, travelled by car and walked into the hospital.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:47
  A HARD-WORKING ROYAL
  The Duke has been by the Queen's side for seven decades of marriage, becoming one of the hardest working royals.
  Since 1952 he attended 22,219 solo engagements and 637 overseas tours in a career marked by his famous gaffes.
  He then retired from his public duties at the age of 96 in 2017 after 65 years of public life.
  But despite retiring, the prince has remained active – sending a message to frontline workers a the outbreak of Covid thanking them for their work.
  He also made a rare public appearance last year to pass on his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to Camilla Parker Bowles.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:46
  ANOTHER GRANDCHILD FOR PHILIP AND THE QUEEN
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they are expecting their second child.
  Baby Sussex will be the Queen and Prince Philip's 10th or 11th great-grandchild – depending on whether he or she arrives before or after Zara Tindall's baby, which is also due in 2021.
  In a short statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Her Majesty, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the entire family are delighted and wish them well."
- Katie DavisToday, 14:42
  PHILIP TO STAY IN HOSPITAL 'FOR A FEW DAYS'
  Prince Philip is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observations and tests.
  He was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening after feeling unwell.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:40
  MEGHAN TO DO 'TELL-ALL' CHAT WITH ORPAH
  It comes as it was revealed Meghan Markle is set to do a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, which will feature Prince Harry – Philip's grandson.
  The Duchess of Sussex will appear in an exclusive 90-minute special with the American talk show host in a move said to have created "a great deal of nervousness" at the Palace.
  CBS said in a statement: "Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure.
  "Later, the two are joined by Prince Harry as they speak about their move to the US and their future hopes and dreams for their expanding family."
  The primetime special, titled Oprah with Meghan and Harry, will be broadcast on March 7 – with ITV reporting that the deal was signed over the weekend.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:35
  QUEEN STAYS AT WINDSOR
  The Queen remains at Windsor, where the couple have been since Christmas.
  The royal couple did not travel to Sandringham for the festive period due to the pandemic.
  Buckingham Palace would not divulge what caused the 99-year-old's hospital stay or whether it was a pre-existing condition.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:34
  PRINCE TO CELEBRATE 100TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR
  Prince Philip will celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10.
  He was born in Greece in 1921, and married the Queen in 1947.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:32
  PHILIP HAS BEEN IN HOSPITAL SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS
  Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital with various ailments over the years including bladder infections, a blocked coronary artery and for abdominal surgery
  Two years ago, Prince Philip was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
  He was flown from Sandringham to London for “observation and treatment” in December 2019.
- Katie DavisToday, 14:30
  PRINCE HAD COVID JAB LAST MONTH
  The Queen and Prince Philip were given their first Covid jabs in January.
  They had their initial dose of the vaccine, made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, from a doctor at Windsor Castle.
  Insiders said the Queen, 94, and Philip, 99, had been happy to wait their turn.
  They then accepted an offer to receive it at the end of the week as they both met government age guidelines.
  A doctor from the Royal Household visited to administer the jab mid-morning after the couple sat down for breakfast.
- John HallToday, 14:29
  PALACE QUIET
  Buckingham Palace would not divulge what caused the 99-year-old's hospital stay or whether it was a pre-existing condition.
  But Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital with various ailments over the years including bladder infections, a blocked coronary artery and for abdominal surgery
- John HallToday, 14:28
  NOT AN EMERGENCY
  It is understood the royal, who turned 99 last year, travelled by car and it was not an emergency.
  The Queen remains at Windsor, where the couple have been since Christmas.
  The royal couple, who had their Covid jabs in January, did not travel to Sandringham for the festive period due to the pandemic.
- John HallToday, 14:27
  NOT COVID
  It is understood the illness is not Covid.
  Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London, on Tuesday evening.
  "The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell.
  "The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest."
- John HallToday, 14:27
  DOING OK
  Prince Philip, 99, has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell, the Palace said today.
  The Duke of Edinburgh is said to be in "good spirits" after being driven to the King Edward VII Hospital in London, on Tuesday evening.
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