Duke of Edinburgh taken to hospital after 'feeling unwell'
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital, it has been announced.
Prince Phillip, 99, was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last night.
Buckingham Palace has described it as a ‘precautionary measure’.
A statement reads: ‘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.
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‘The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest.’
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