Prince Philip has been moved back to King Edward VII’s Hospital following a “successful procedure” for a pre-existing heart condition.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “Following The Duke of Edinburgh’s successful procedure at St Bartholomew’s Hospital on Wednesday, His Royal Highness has been transferred to King Edward VII’s Hospital this morning. The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for continuing treatment for a number of days.”
The Duke of Edinburgh was initially admitted on 16 February as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell.
The exact reason for his initial admission was not disclosed, but it was not related to coronavirus.
Four days later, he was visited by his eldest son the Prince of Wales, who made a 200-mile round trip and stayed for around 30 minutes.
The duke has spent most of lockdown residing at Windsor Castle with the Queen for their safety, alongside a reduced household of staff dubbed HMS Bubble.