The Duke of Edinburgh is likely to stay in hospital for a few more days but is responding well to treatment after suffering a recurrence of a bladder infection, Buckingham Place said yesterday.
Prince Philip (91) was admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as a precaution on Wednesday, having earlier flown by helicopter to join the queen at Balmoral Castle for their traditional summer break. He was taken by ambulance from the royal estate, a journey of almost 80km (50 miles).
He had been attending Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight and appeared to be in good spirits. He was also with the queen in Scotland to attend more diamond jubilee celebrations before going to Cowes.
A statement from the palace said: “The Duke of Edinburgh is responding well to treatment. It is unclear when he will be discharged, but he is likely to remain in hospital for a few more days.”
The prince’s hospital admission came two months after he spent five nights in a hospital in London with a bladder infection.