LONDON – Prince William and Prince Harry are visiting their ailing grandfather Prince Philip in the hospital.
Philip has been hospitalized since Monday with a bladder infection and is said to be recovering well. He had to miss many of the Diamond Jubilee festivities marking his wife Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne because of his illness.
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Palace officials say Prince William was on leave from his military duties Friday, enabling him to make the visit.
Philip will celebrate his 91st birthday Sunday. It is not clear if he will still be hospitalized.
His wife visited earlier in the week.
Philip also suffered heart problems in December but has maintained an active public schedule despite his advanced years.
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