Prince Philip, 99, in hospital after feeling ‘unwell’ – and will remain in for a ‘few days’

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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.

Prince Philip has been taken to hospital

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.”

It is understood the royal, who turned 99 last year, travelled by car and it was not an emergency

The Queen remains at Windsor.

The royal couple have been at Windsor since Christmas, not travelling to Sandringham for the festive period due to the pandemic.

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.